While CO2 is present everywhere around us, its levels are usually low enough not to pose health risks under normal conditions.
However, carbon dioxide emissions can be dangerous, especially in confined, poorly ventilated spaces where an oxygen-deficient atmosphere may also be present. Measuring CO2 in parts per million can be challenging, so infrared detection is commonly used.
Colourless and odourless
Asphyxiant in confined spaces
5 times heavier than air
Exposures to 7% CO2 can cause death in only 5 minutes
Major greenhouse gas
More about CARBON DIOXIDE
How to detect carbon dioxide
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