When in the body, carbon monoxide is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream from the lungs. Entering the bodyĬarbon monoxide can enter the body by inhaling contaminated air. Exposure of pregnant women to carbon monoxide may result in low birth weights and other defects in the offspring. These effects may produce heart disease and damage to the nervous system.
Long term (chronic) health effects can occur from exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide.
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This can cause a bright red colour to the skin and mucous membranes causing trouble breathing, collapse, convulsions, coma and death. It can also cause personality and memory changes, mental confusion and loss of vision.Įxtremely high exposures to carbon monoxide can cause the formation of carboxyhaemoglobin and decrease the body’s ability to carry oxygen. Exposure to higher concentrations (400 parts per million) of carbon monoxide can cause sleepiness, hallucinations, convulsions, collapse, loss of consciousness and death. Inhalation of low levels of carbon monoxide (200 parts per million for 2-3 hours) can cause headache, dizziness, light-headedness and fatigue. Levels normally present in the atmosphere are unlikely to cause ill effects. Australia's carbon monoxide emission report.The National Pollutant Inventory ( NPI) holds data for all sources of carbon monoxide emissions in Australia. It may react vigorously with oxygen, acetylene, chlorine, fluorine and nitrous oxide. It will form toxic and flammable compounds when exposed to finely dispersed metal powders. It is highly flammable.Ĭarbon monoxide is soluble in some organic solvents, such as ethyl acetate, chloroform and acetic acid. Vapour density: 0.967 (air=1)(at 25☌) Chemical propertiesĬarbon monoxide will form when carbon in fuels (petrol, wood, coal, natural gas) is not burned completely. It is very flammable and mixes well with air, easily forming explosive mixtures. Synonyms: carbon oxide, carbonic oxide Physical propertiesĬarbon monoxide is a highly poisonous, colourless, odourless and tasteless gas. Carbon monoxide is used as a chemical intermediate in some chemical processes (production of formaldehyde and methanol).
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