Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is slightly lighter than air. It becomes a liquid under high pressure. It can also kill within minutes in high concentrations.
Carbon monoxide is a chemical asphyxiant. When inhaled, it bonds with the hemoglobin in the blood, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. The carbon monoxide replaces the oxygen molecules in hemoglobin, and deprives the heart, brain and body of the oxygen it needs to function. High concentrations will displace enough oxygen in your body to cause oxygen starvation.
Because many of these sources are only used in cold weather, carbon monoxide poisoning is considered by many to be a "seasonal" risk. However, carbon monoxide gas can build up in any enclosed or semi-enclosed space at any time. Exposure can occur through inhalation of the gas and eye or skin contact with the liquid.
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of any fuel that contains carbon. This includes gasoline, natural gas, oil and propane, as well as coal and wood products.
Carbon Monoxide in Your Home or Business
At home, sources of carbon monoxide include gas- and oil-burning appliances such as furnaces, dryers, water heaters, ovens, wood-burning stoves, charcoal grills and automobiles.
At work, carbon monoxide buildups can occur in gasoline-powered tools such as high-pressure washers, welders and pumps. Also, operations near furnaces, ovens, generators, forges when they are fired up to operating temperatures. Other workplace exposure points
An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches. An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours ppm
PPM = (parts per million)
We Sell and Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Your Home
Features
- Battery pull tab
- Adjustable mounting bracket
- Test/reset button
- Sealed cover
- Tamper resistant locking feature
- Battery backup in case of powerfailure
Benefits
This Carbon Monoxide Alarm that we offer utilizes sophisticated electronic components and unmatched sensor technology to protect homeowners from the dangers of CO.