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Carbon Dioxide Measures up as a Real Hazard

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Carbon Dioxide Measures up as a Real Hazard

19 May, 2006

Published over 20 years ago. See the latest and most current information on Gas detection.

Robert E. Henderson

1 min read

Carbon dioxide is one of the most frequently overlooked of all toxic gases. Even to refer to CO2 as a toxic gas is a surprise to many safety professionals.

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