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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless flammable gas slightly less dense than air. It is toxic to animals that use hemoglobin as an oxygen carrier (both invertebrate and vertebrate) when encountered in concentrations above about 35 ppm. However, it is also produced in normal animal metabolism in low quantities and is thought to have some normal biological functions. In the atmosphere, it is spatially variable and short-lived, having a role in forming ground-level ozone.

 

Carbon monoxide effects on health

The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. CO symptoms are often described as “flu-like.” If you breathe in a lot of CO it can make you pass out or kill you. People who are sleeping drunk can die from CO poisoning before they have symptoms.

Carbon monoxide is produced when fuels such as gas, oil, coal, and wood do not burn fully. Burning charcoal, running cars, and the smoke from cigarettes also produce carbon monoxide gas. Gas, oil, coal, and wood are sources of fuel used in many household appliances, including:

  • boilers
  • gas fires
  • central heating systems
  • water heaters
  • cookers
  • open fires

CAS-Number: 630-08-0


Compatible products

  • Single gas

  • Cost effective

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The SST1 single gas detector provides up to three years of maintenance-free operation and is available in H2S, SO2, CO or O2 (2-year only) models.

  • Single Gas

  • Serviceable

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The SST1 Serviceable offers one of the most cost-effective solutions on the market. With its 3-year replaceable battery and solid polymer sensor technology the SST1 offers a compact and modular design, while not compromising on its ruggedness.

  • Wireless charging

  • NFC

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The SST4 range is a four-gas device, designed with simplicity, size and with the user in mind. With its compact yet rugged design the SST4 is always there when you need it.

  • Low costs of ownership

  • Single gas

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The disposable PDM is a full-featured single gas detector that offers you unequalled value. The PDM single gas detector is your daily monitor for hazardous environments, because of its high reliability and user-friendliness.

  • Sustainable

  • Single gas

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The PDM+ is a personal sustainable single gas detector designed to detect Oxygen deficiency and the presence of toxic gas in the ambient environment.

UNI DISPOSABLE Low Total Costs Of Ownership Single Gas Detector
  • Low costs of Ownership

  • Single gas

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The UNI Disposable is a disposable and low cost of ownership, version of UNI Sustainable single gas detector. It detects H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide), CO (Carbon Monoxide), and O2 (Oxygen) in your selection of models for operation life of 12-months and 36-months.

  • Sustainable

  • Single gas

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The UNI Sustainable is a sustainable single gas detector that offers a simple portable solution for a wide array of toxic gases and O2 (oxygen) applications.

  • Versatile

  • Multi gas

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The WatchGas QGM is a versatile multi-gas monitor engineered to keep you and your staff safe while working in hazardous environments.

  • Many sensor options

  • Multi gas

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The WatchGas POLI in pumped version is an advanced instrument with an integrated pump that enables a full range of sensors for a variety of applications, including confined space entry.

safe area monitor
  • Safe area solution

  • Transportable

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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.

gas sensor
  • Wide range of sensors

  • Versatile

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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.

Explosion proof gas detector
  • Wide range of sensors

  • Versatile

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The XDI gas sensor is capable of utilizing a wide range of sensor cell types offering an unmatched number of configurations allowing for a simple stand-alone 4~20mA transmitter

  • Control Unit

  • SAFE AREA MONITOR

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A fixed dual sensor gas alarm unit that meets the requirements for economic and reliable monitoring of gas levels in a wide range of environments, from commercial premises through to heavy industrial applications that may require hazardous area sensing.

15J(win) / 30J(win) gas transmitter
  • Gas sensor

  • Gas transmitter

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The 30J enclosure has been designed to allow quick and easy access to its interior by adjustment of two allen screws, this factor is a major consideration when large system service and calibrations are being carried out.