Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Health Effects
Carbon monoxide binds the hemoglobing of the blood, resulting in flu like symptoms, including headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, lethargy and a feeling of weakness. Higher concentrations result in neurological signs include confusion, disorientation, visual disturbance, syncope and seizures and death.
RTECS Description:   Mutagen, Reproductive Effector
Carcinogenicity:          IARC/NTC Not listed as carcinogenic

Exposure Limits:
ACGIH:          TWA =            25 ppm
NIOSH           REL =                         35 ppm, C200 ppm
IDLH =           1200 ppm
OSHA:            PEL =              50 [29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1)

Steri-Trac® CO Monitor
Availability:                            Special order
Specifications:*
Sensor Type                Electrochemical
Range:                         0 – 1000 ppm
Resolution:                  1 ppm
Temp Range:               -20 to +50 oC
Response time (t90):     <30 s

Properties and Applications:
Carbon monoxide is used in chemical synthesis and it is commonly formed as a result of the combustion of carbon containing materials, especially under conditions of reduce oxygen. Carbon monoxide is also used in the food industry to improve meat coloring.

* Specifications subject to change