Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels like gasoline, wood, charcoal or any other fuel. It has the chemical formula of C O . Improperly ventilated appliances and engines may allow carbon monoxide to accumulate to dangerous levels
Why carbon monoxide is hazardous ?
When we inhale combustion fumes which has higher levels of carbon monoxide, our body starts replacing oxygen in red blood cells with carbon monoxide . This prevents oxygen from reaching cells and organs and they eventually die.
The amount of carbon monoxide produced by various fuel combustion appliances is not a problem. But when the gas is produced in closed ventilation, carbon monoxide may get accumulate to a dangerous life threatening level .
Depending on the degree and length of the time of inhalation of carbon monoxide, concerned person may suffer permanent brain damage or even death.
We can prevent carbon monoxide accumulating in dangerous levels . We must ensure that the appliances and engines operate in a fully ventilated area . That's all !!
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