Carbon Monoxide

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Carbon monoxide, commonly known as CO, is a colourless, odourless and tasteless toxic gas. When inhaled, CO interferes with the blood’s ability to absorb and transport oxygen.

Carbon monoxide can be produced by cigarettes, candles, fuels (e.g., propane, kerosene, natural gas, fuel oil), internal combustion engines (e.g., lawnmowers, chainsaws, snow blowers), and many common household appliances. It is a by-product of incomplete combustion produced burnedby carbon-based fuels when there is a lack of oxygen.

Propane appliances, like all other fuel-burning appliances, can present the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if not installed, operated, vented or maintained properly. Even a small amount of CO is dangerous in enclosed spaces like your home, garage, vehicle, cottage, boat, recreational vehicle or tent.

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