Frac or Fiction: Is frac fluid comprised of hundreds of chemicals?

 
Thanks to Frac Focus, this accusation is easily able to be debunked.
Cabot is committed to being a transparent corporation. We want you to understand and know exactly what we’re doing in your communities and on your land.
As a testament to our commitment we register our wells on Frac Focus, a chemical disclosure registry.
Here is an example of what a Cabot well registry looks like:
 
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PiktoChart Frac Fluid
                                                         (Figures from Delucia well Above)

Interestingly enough if you googled the chemicals that comprised that tiny percentage, you would find them in everyday household goods; even beauty products that we use on our skin.

 

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Sarah was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania- a small town in central PA. She is currently attending Pennsylvania State University majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management. She is presently working as an Intern in External Affairs for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. Sarah’s responsibilities include writing for Cabot’s social media, scheduling content and event planning.