{"id":6256,"date":"2024-11-28T11:36:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T10:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bieler-lang.de\/kohlenmonoxid_co\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:52:09","slug":"carbon-monoxide_co","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bieler-lang.de\/en\/gases\/explosive-flammable-gases\/carbon-monoxide_co\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon monoxide (CO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Invisible risk for man and machine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Carbon monoxide (CO)<\/strong> is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is produced during incomplete combustion<\/strong> of carbon-containing materials such as wood, coal, oil or gas. It is one of the most dangerous respiratory toxins<\/strong> of all – and also poses an explosive<\/strong> risk. Without professional CO gas detectors<\/strong>, carbon monoxide usually goes unnoticed<\/strong> – with potentially life-threatening consequences<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Danger from carbon monoxide – toxic & flammable at the same time<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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CO is primarily known for its high toxicity<\/strong>: Just a few hundred ppm can lead to unconsciousness or death<\/strong>. Less well known, but relevant to safety: Carbon monoxide is also flammable<\/strong> and can form explosive mixtures<\/strong> with air – especially in enclosed spaces<\/strong> or technical systems<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety-relevant properties of CO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n