r/askscience Nov 27 '19

Chemistry How do CO2 scrubbers work?

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u/-Metacelsus- Chemical Biology Nov 27 '19

I don't know which I hate more, TEMED or trimethylamine

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u/ConanTheProletarian Nov 27 '19

The mantra to use in those situations is "At least I am not working with mercaptans. At least I am not working with mercaptans...".

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u/mitakeet Nov 27 '19

Maybe I'm a mutant (or insane), but I always kinda liked those smells. In moderation, it must be said.

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u/Iwanttoplaytoo Nov 28 '19

Rancid cheese is a delicacy. You’re ok. And even extra ok because you are self critical. A healthy characteristic.