Carbon Monoxide

630-08-0

Carbonic oxide; Exhaust gas; Flue gas

Fuel in industrial operations, reducing agent; component of tobacco smoke and other incomplete combustion emissions

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Acute REL (μg/m3):	23000
Species:	Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Cardiovascular system
Acute REL Target Organs:	Cardiovascular system
Severity:	Mild*
Last Acute REL Revision:	1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	*Because angina is a severe effect, there is no level protective against mild adverse effects. Reference Exposure Level (level protective against severe adverse effects): 20 ppm (23 mg/m³) https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/crnr/acutea-c-1.pdf OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2.