Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. It is produced by incomplete combustion of fuel, such as natural gas, oil, coal, wood and kerosene. It may come from appliances such as furnaces, gas fireplaces, water heaters, gas ovens, gas dryers, and automobile engines.
Many people confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with flu symptoms and fail to get the assistance they need. Symptoms might be headache, nausea,, vomiting, dizziness,, confusion and drowsiness.
Protect your family from the dangers of carbons monoxide poisoning which can be fatal.
Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Concentration of CO in the Air
(ppm = parts per million) |
Approximate Inhalation Time and Symptoms Developed |
| 50 ppm |
The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*. |
| 200 ppm |
Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours. |
| 400 ppm |
Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life threatening after 3 hours. |
| 800 ppm |
Dizziness, nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes. Unconsciousness within 2 hours. Death within 2-3 hours. |
| 1,600 ppm |
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes. Death within 1 hour. |
| 3,200 ppm |
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 5-10 minutes. Death within 25-30 minutes. |
| 6,400 ppm |
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 1-2 minutes. Death within 10-15 minutes. |
| 12,800 ppm |
Death within 1-3 minutes. |
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration
