There are legal limits to the level of carbon dioxide that you can expose people to.
A high level of carbon dioxide in a room indicates inadequate ventilation. This can cause
headaches, fatigue, eye and throat irritation, increased heart rate, dizziness, fatigue, rapid
breathing visual and hearing dysfunctions. 1000ppm should be used as an upper limit for all
indoor areas. Exposure to higher levels may cause unconsciousness or death within minutes
of the exposure
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Parts per million (ppm) |
Effect |
| 0.036% |
360 |
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| 0.06% |
600 |
People notice the air is "stuffy." |
| 0.1% |
1000 |
Indicates inadequate ventilation. Complaints of fatigue, headaches and eye/throat irritation will be widespread.
Should be Upper Limit for Indoor Areas |
| 1% |
10,000 |
Some people may begin to feel; shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, rapid pulse rate, headaches, hearing loss, hyperventilation, sweating, and fatigue. Can cause drowsiness with prolonged exposure. |
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PO Box 1007, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9614 6417
Fax: +61 2 9614 6891 |
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