Nitric oxide – NO

This page nitric oxide  ( NO ) – nitrous oxide or nitrogen monoxide also called – provides information about: properties, health effects, detection tools –  nitric oxide detector or NOX detector  – and suitable respiratory protection equipment ( ABEK1NOCO20-P3 combined filter  or  self-contained breathing apparatus ).

Nitric oxide (NO) properties

Nitric oxide ( NO ) – nitrous oxide Also known as – is an anthropogenic gas released as a result of the contact of nitric acid and many compounds. It can be found in many industries such as wood (sawdust), explosives (dynamite), metals (etching) and high heat welding applications. This gas, which is partially responsible for atmospheric pollution, is expelled by diesel engines; that's why it's found in underground car parks.

  • CAS
  • 10102-43-9
  • TWA (8 hours)
  • 2 ppm
  • STEL (15 minutes)
  • –
  • LEL
  • –
  • IP
  • 9.26 eV
  • Density/Air
  • 1.04
  • Filter / SCBA
  • SCBA /
    ABEK1NOCO20-P3

Health effects of nitric oxide

Nitric oxide, starting from 0.3 ppm sharp can be to a sweet scent owner colorless is a gas. Since it is slightly soluble in water, it reacts with water molecules and caustic It forms nitric acid. In case of chronic exposure, this gas can have irreversible effects (toxic gas); Moreover very toxic when inhaled (R26) and may cause chemical burns (R34).

Nitric oxide detector – NO

Although nitric oxide can be detected by smell, only one The NOx detector can accurately measure concentrations of this highly toxic gas. Fixed or portable nitric oxide detection It is recommended to use devices.
Nitric oxide calibration gas cylinders are available for calibration and gas testing of your fixed or portable gas detectors.

Acetylene respiratory protection (C2H2)

Acetylene is not a poisonous gas. There are still risks of drowning. Therefore, wearing air-purifying respiratory protection is strictly not recommended. Open-circuited for long-term applications self-contained breathing apparatus or A respirator that provides air should be preferred.