Strange how steel plate has a distinct smell

We purchase Q&T (Quenched and Tempered) steel plate from Belgium.
Every time I Oxy cut it, or separate the sheets, there is a very distinctive smell to it.
I wonder if this is what Belgium smells like 🤔

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

The coating on it? Europe has a lot of rules for what they allow in food additives and likely for other things…if they deem something unhealthy it’s likely to be banned.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@cherokeepatti Maybe it is the Q&T process which imbues it with the smell of the Q&T medium. 🤔

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Gusman not sure what that is but I know some things from different countries smell different. The dyed towels and washcloths from India are good but the ones fromPakistan stink to high heaven. I believe it is the differences in types of dyes. They were breaking out at least one cashier at Walmart who started wearing gloves due to it.