Carbon dioxide - CO2
Carbon dioxide - CO2
This page brings together the main information on carbon dioxide or "carbonic gas" (CO2), its physical characteristics, its effects on health, the means of detecting it (CO2 gas detector) as well as the appropriate respiratory protection equipment (self-contained breathing apparatus or air-supplied systems).
Main characteristics of carbon dioxide (CO2)v
Carbon dioxide (CO2), also called "carbonic gas", is a gas naturally present in the atmosphere in low concentrations (400 ppm). Essential for photosynthesis, it is found in greenhouses to increase plant growth. Its uses are multiple, depending on its states: in its solid state as a cooling block, in its gaseous state for the production of beer and in viticulture and its liquid sub-state, for extinguishing fires.
Health effects of carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is an asphyxiating gas with significant risks of suffocation, so we will opt for an open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (ARICO) or an air-supplied system for long-term interventions.
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Gas Detector
Odorless and colorless, only a CO2 gas detector can accurately measure the concentrations of this asphyxiating gas, so we are moving towards fixed or portable carbon dioxide detection in % volume (relative to ambient air).
For the calibration and gas testing of your fixed or portable gas detectors, carbon dioxide standard gas cylinders are available.
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Gas Detector
Odorless and colorless, only a CO2 gas detector can accurately measure the concentrations of this asphyxiating gas, so we are moving towards fixed or portable carbon dioxide detection in % volume (relative to ambient air).
For the calibration and gas testing of your fixed or portable gas detectors, carbon dioxide standard gas cylinders are available.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) respiratory protection
Carbon dioxide is an asphyxiating gas with significant risks of suffocation, so we will opt for an open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (ARICO) or an air-supplied system for long-term interventions.