What unhealthy vapours come from decaying matter?



Answers:
Ultimately, carbon dioxide, which is not that unhealthy. Its only bad for you when you get too much. Decaying matter is known for its stench, however carbon dioxide is odorless. The fragrant vapors are hydrogen sulfide (nasty smell like rotten eggs and very bad for you), amines from break down of protein (bad smell like poop or feces that also are not good for you), and volatile organic acids (smell bad and are not very good for you).

Add to this, bacteria and fungal spores that may become airborne off the surface, which are definitely not good for you, and can have an odor, and the subject becomes really disgusting.

Follow the link below to get Wikipedia's take on it.
methane
Have a look here theres some really nasty things . what made you ask such a question and come to think of it why did I asnwer :)
Would you be referring to radon which is produced as a result of uranium going through radioactive decay.
Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulfide, various hydrocarbons, including methane, propane .. etc. and possibly some mercaptans methyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptans.
gases
don't forget flush the toilet after you have been.

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