| Document ID (ISN) | 23765 |
| CIS number |
75-1521 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin und Arbeitsschutz |
| Year |
1975 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rieber M. |
| Title |
Where the hazard lies in fires - Combustion gases and their effects |
| Original title |
Wo liegen die Gefahren beim Brennen - Brandgase und ihre Auswirkungen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1975, Vol.25, No.5, p.133-139. 6 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article illustrates by examples the dangerous effects of CO, CO2 and lack of oxygen in the event of fire, and examines other toxic gases given off by burning polyacrylonitrile, wool, polyvinyl chloride, etc. and their physiological effects. CO and CO2 are the most dangerous combustion gases, because they are the first to be given off and their presence is undetectable. In comparison the other gases given off play a relatively minor role. Tables: ignition temperatures of natural and synthetic materials; decomposition temperatures for polymers; smoke density from various substances. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carbon monoxide; carbon dioxide; pyrolysis products; toxic gases; fire |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
fire behaviour; combustible substances; biological effects; smoke; ignition temperatures |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Fires
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
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