What is a safe level of CO ppm?

[OSHA PEL] The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for carbon monoxide is 50 parts per million (ppm) parts of air (55 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m(3))) as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) concentration [29 CFR Table Z-1].

What is the difference between CO1 and CO2?

Incomplete combustion happens when there is a limited supply of air, so only half as much oxygen adds to the carbon, forming carbon monoxide (CO = one oxygen atom, CO2 = two oxygen atoms). Unlike carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide does not occur naturally in the atmosphere.

What is a harmful level of CO?

As CO levels increase and remain above 70 ppm, symptoms become more noticeable and can include headache, fatigue and nausea. At sustained CO concentrations above 150 to 200 ppm, disorientation, unconsciousness, and death are possible.

What is a good CO2 level in house?

400-1,000ppm
CO2

250-400ppm Normal background concentration in outdoor ambient air
400-1,000ppm Concentrations typical of occupied indoor spaces with good air exchange
1,000-2,000ppm Complaints of drowsiness and poor air.

Is a carbon monoxide detector the same as a CO2 detector?

What is the difference between carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide sensing? The detection of the two gases differ because CO2 detectors commonly use infrared sensors, while CO identification uses electrochemical sensors. However, CO can also be detected using NDIR sensing.

What is an unsafe CO2 level?

The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommends an 8- hour TWA Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of 5,000 ppm and a Ceiling exposure limit (not to be exceeded) of 30,000 ppm for a 10-minute period. A value of 40,000 is considered immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH value).