Carbon Monoxide - Gas Profile

Workplace exposure limits for carbon monoxide gas

The incomplete combustion of fuels produces carbon monoxide (CO), an odourless and colourless gas. When people are exposed to CO gas, the CO molecules in their bodies displace oxygen, causing poisoning.

Our senses cannot identify Carbon Monoxide since it has no odour, colour, or taste. As a result, deadly gas levels can accumulate indoors, with people having no way of detecting the problem until they get unwell. Furthermore, the symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to those of the flu, leading sufferers to overlook the early indicators of CO poisoning.

Carbon Monoxide can be produced by

Tumble dryers, water heaters, boilers, gas ovens, cars, generators, tobacco and more!
Symptoms include headaches, breathlessness, nausea, confusion, impaired coordination, and a loss of consciousness even more seriously.
Carbon monoxide begins boiling at -191.5 °C