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Phosgene

Phosgene (COCl2)

Phosgene is produced by the reaction of carbon monoxide (CO) with chlorine (Cl2) at high temperatures or in the presence of a catalyst

Specifications we measure
RangeResolutionTechnologySensor Module
1 PPM
0.1ECES-C2H4-7EC1
100 PPM0.1ECES-COCL2-7EC100
Guidelines
  • OSHA:3 ppm over an 8-hour workday
  • US EPA: No specific NAAQS for hydrogen fluoride, but recommended ambient concentration limits are typically set at 0.1 ppm.
Health effects
  • Low Concentrations: Irritation of the eyes and respiratory system, coughing, and nausea.
  • High Concentrations: Severe respiratory distress, pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs), and death.