On Sep 1, 7:49*am, Jim Wilkins wrote:
In Chemistry class we were taught that if you think you absolutely
must try to identify a chemical by smell, put the cap on, shake the
bottle, remove and sniff the cap. That way there's less chance of
inhaling a strong concentration of the vapor.

We were taught to waft the fumes toward us with our hand. Of course
you need to learn the lesson. I did that doing a clove oil extraction
with chloroform. Stuff works faster than on TV.
Karl