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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and
toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or
smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you
are aware it is present
At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild effects
that are often mistaken for the flu. These symptoms
include headaches, dizziness, disorientation,
nausea and fatigue
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless gas
resulting from the incomplete combustion of
hydrocarbon fuels. Carbon monoxide interferes with
blood's ability to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
and results in numerous adverse health effects
CM-E1 Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbon Fuels