Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) is a gas that is vital to us, but not at high concentrations.

Here are 5 essential facts you should know about CO₂

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-At room temperature and atmospheric pressure CO₂ is a colourless and odourless gas

-CO₂ is not flammable and will not support combustion

-As the concentration CO₂ in air rises it can cause headaches, dizziness, confusion and loss of consciousness

-CO₂ is heavier than air

-CO₂ is a natural gas found in our atmosphere. By volume, dry air contains approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% argon, but only 0.04% carbon dioxide and small amounts of other gases

A single gas monitor for CO₂is all you need to help keep you safe and warn you of hazardous levels of this gas in the atmosphere. Similarly, when working in confined spaces, such as cellars, a more robust system is necessary for this which you can find more information on by clicking here.