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.
Physical Properties:
Chemical Formula: CO
Physical form: colorless gas
MP: -205.0 oC
BP: -191.5 oC
LEL 12.5 % v/v
MW: 28.1 g/mol
Rel. Gas Density: 0.97 (Air = 1)
Classification Numbers:
CAS No.: 630-08-0
EC No.: 211-128-3
RTECS: FG3500000
* Specifications subject to change
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