Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is naturally present in the atmosphere at low concentrations. Essential for photosynthesis, it can be found in greenhouses to enhance plant growth. CO2 is widely used under its different states: as a cooling block when solid, in brewery and wine growing industries when gaseous and for firefighting under its liquid state.
Carbon dioxide effects on health
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is odorless and colorless. It is involved in the greenhouse effect phenomenon as it absorbs the infrared spectrum. This gas is neither toxic nor explosive and its major hazard remains its asphyxiating properties. Heavier than air, it replaces oxygen in confined spaces or poorly ventilated areas. Moreover, as it is not detectable without proper equipment, this gas is highly dangerous to health. At concentrations of 7% to 10% death may occur from asphyxiation even if sufficient Oxygen is present.
CAS-Number: 124-38-9
Compatible products
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Safe area solution
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Transportable
WatchGas AirWatch Mk1.2 
The AirWatch is your safe area solution for the monitoring of various gases. Based on the measurement values and alarms, equipment is switched on or off, data is logged and optionally employees are remotely informed of the gas concentrations present.
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Wide range of sensors
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Versatile
WatchGas XDI
The XDI-F1 Gas Sensor is capable of utilizing a wide range of sensor cell types offering an unmatched number of gases that may be monitored. Standard 4~20mA signaling with CANbus address enables the sensors to be networked via the WatchGas Combi control system or customer preferred monitoring systems.
