Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Safety Information Provided by OX-AN® Gas Detection Ltd
Key Characteristics. These are guidelines only - refer to published documents. OX-AN® Gas Detection Ltd cannot be held responsible in any way for the use of this data. Please contact us for more details
Technical Characteristics of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
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| Description: | Carbon Dioxide is a natural component of air at approximately 0.03% Increased concentrations of carbon dioxide replace the oxygen content of the air producing an Oxygen Deficient, toxic atmosphere. |
| Properties: | Colourless Odourless Heavier than air - Relative density 1.52 Acidic taste at high concentrations |
| Risks: | Depletion of the oxygen in the air, causing asphyxiation Headache, nausea, unconsciousness and death |
| 300 - 400 PPM | Typical atmosphere |
| 600 - 800 PPM | Acceptable indoor air quality |
| 1,000 PPM | Tolerable indoor air quality |
| 5,000 PPM | Average exposure limits over 8 hours |
| 6,000 - 30,000 PPM | Concern, short exposure only |
| 3 - 8% | Increased respiration and heart rate |
| 10% + | Nausea, vomiting and unconsciousness |
| 20% + | Fast unconsciousness, death |
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