What is Carbon Monoxide?

• Where does Carbon Monoxide come from?
• Who is at risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
• Why is Carbon Monoxide known as the silent killer?

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a colourless, odourless, toxic gas. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Appliances fuelled with gas, oil, kerosene, or wood may produce CO. If such appliances are not installed, maintained, and used properly, CO may accumulate to dangerous and even deadly levels in homes, cars or poorly ventilated areas.

• Oil

• Solid Fuel

• Wood

• Gas