Too often CO and CO2 are mistaken for one another as they are both colorless and odorless.  It's important to recognize the difference.

Carbon Monoxide (CO)  aka the "Silent Killer"

• Does not occur naturally in the atmosphere
• Result of incomplete combustion from carbon-based compounds (ex. coal, natural gas, propane, oil, wood, etc.)
  • Automobile internal combustion engines are the largest source of CO
• Flammable Gas that is slightly lighter than air 
• Common Type of fatal poisoning
• • Symptoms: dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, confusion, blurred vision, loss of                                       consciousness
  • Target Organs: lungs, blood, heart, central nervous system
• OSHA Standards: Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) 50 PPM
• NIOSH Standards: Recommend Exposure Limit (REL) 35 PPM

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 

• Acrid Taste
• Occurs naturally in the atmosphere at about 400 PPM
• Formed by human and animal respiratory cycle as well as combustion
  
  • Used for beverage carbonation and plant growth acceleration
• • Unsafe levels can build up in normally occupied areas because of poor ventilation
• Non-flammable gas that is heavier than air
• Poisoning is rare
  • Symptoms: increased heart rate, frostbite, panic, convulsion, impaired consciousness
  • Target Organs: respiratory system, cardiovascular system
• OSHA Standards: PEL 5,000 PPM
• NIOSH Standards: REL 5,000 PPM

Common Applications Where BOTH Gases Could Be Present

Parking Garages – Vehicle Repair Facility – Automobile Exhaust – Food Processing – Chemical Plants – Food & Beverage – Office Buildings – Bus Depots – Schools – Restaurants – Retail – Maintenance Facility – Grow Facilities- Manufacturing Plants – Confined Spaces – Wastewater Treatment – Pharmaceuticals – Fast Food Establishments

TG Technical Services can provide the product for your gas detection and monitoring needs!