Deck General USCG Question #3154 (Set 100)

What is the minimum concentration of H2S which can cause death if a person is exposed for even an instant?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 1000 ppm

At 1000 ppm, Hydrogen Sulfide acts as a chemical asphyxiant that causes immediate paralysis of the respiratory center in the brain. This concentration leads to instantaneous collapse and death after a single breath. There is no time for escape; immediate, fatal respiratory arrest occurs upon exposure to this extreme level.

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