Methyl mercaptan identified in Sepang chemical leak


Photo: Bernama

SEPANG: The chemical that leaked at the Southern Support Zone Sepang Aircraft Engineering KLIA has been identified as methyl mercaptan, traced to an unused canister.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail said the department was notified of the incident at 11.23am on Thursday (June 27).

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