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About Carbon Monoxide (CO) Gas

Carbon monoxide (Co) is a flammable gas that is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. Moreover, It is the most frequent and dangerous gas found in both indoor and outdoor settings. Hence, Humans are unable to smell this gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by prolonged exposure to this gas at high levels. Furthermore, We can only discover and avoid any disasters caused by this toxic gas by co-monitoring. It is created both artificially and naturally. CO, on the other hand, is naturally present in the atmosphere but in extremely small amounts. On the other hand, it is naturally present in the atmosphere but in extremely small amounts.

Where does CO come from?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a dangerous toxic gas and poisonous element. Because it can be released through various anthropogenic sources but CO can exist in the natural environment as well.

Natural Sources:

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Volcanic eruption

CO released from volcanic activities

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Forest fires

CO emitted from burning vegetation

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Natural gases

Natural gases released from coal mines

Manmade Sources:

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Combustion by vehicles

Commercial vehicles, airplanes, tractors, trucks, and automobiles

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Industries

Industries working at high temperatures and using carbon compounds as raw products

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Metal Manufacturing

Metal production and processing facilities

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Electricity supply

Power generation and distribution

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Smoking

Cigarette and tobacco combustion

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Burning waste

Waste incineration and burning

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Power plants

Fossil fuel power generation

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Gas extraction

Extraction of gas from sea oil and land

Health & Environmental Impacts of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Gas

CO levels in the atmosphere are generally normal, and they are unlikely to harm you. When these levels rise in an indoor or outdoor setting, various health risks to both people and the environment arise.

Lets find out the harmful effects of carbon monoxide (CO) gas on our health.

CO is one of the most toxic gases in the environment. Because it harms humans. The most prevalent and harmful health impact is that it interacts with hemoglobin. As by preventing oxygen from reacting with hemoglobin and being transferred to the bodys many organs. Hence, resulting in organ failure.
It is especially dangerous for heart patients. Since, it causes a lack of oxygen in the body. Hence, It makes us feel sick, and one of the most common symptoms is vomiting. Furthermore, CO poisoning can also cause the flu. If not treated promptly, it can result in coma and, in rare circumstances, death due to the severe range of effects on the body.
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Carbon Monoxide
Govt. BodyBreakpoints
India0.0-27 → Good
EPA0.0-44 → Good
Carbon Monoxide Standards
OrganizationStandards
California8hrs - 9 PPM
AAQS1 hour - 20 PPM
WHO24hrs - 3.5 PPM

Carbon Monoxide (CO) and the harm it causes

Good

0-1.0 mg/m³
Air is good to inhale

Satisfactory

1.1-2.0 mg/m³
Slight headache experienced after 1-3 hours

Moderate

2.1-10 mg/m³
Nausea, drowsiness, dangerous after 3hrs of exposure

Poor

10-17 mg/m³
Qualmish, headache, death within 3 hrs of exposure

Very poor

17-34 mg/m³
Exposures can cause death within 2 hrs

Severe

34+ mg/m³
Fatal within 60 minutes of exposure
*As per CBCB. 8-h hourly average values.

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