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ABOUT GAS
Gas Hazards - Carbon Dioxide
Properties:
Generally colourless and odourless but may have a slight pungent odour and biting taste.
Description:
Air contains 0.0033% of CO2. A normal by-product of human and animal metabolism, relatively non reactive and non toxic. 1.5 times heavier than air so settles at bottom of confined spaces.
Health Hazards:
Causes headaches, dizziness, increases the heart rate and blood pressure and induces coma.
Exposure Limits:
STEL: 15000ppm
TWA: 5000ppm
Typical Applications:
Chemical industry, textile processing waste water treatment, fermentation processes.