CO

Carbon Monoxide

General

Molecular formula

CO

Main hazard

Highly flammable (F+) and Toxic (T)

Autoignition temperature

609 C

Appearance

Colourless, odourless gas

Molar mass

28,01 g/mol

Properties

Density

1,145 g/L at 25C (slightly lighter than air)

Solubility in water

0,0026 g/100 mL

Melting point

-205 C (68 K)

Boiling point

-192 C (81 K)

Health

4 – Deadly

3 – Extreme danger

2 – Hazardous

1 – Slightly hazardous

0 – Normal materials

Fire

4 – Very Flammable

3 – Readily Ignitable

2 – Ignited with heat

1 – Combustible

0 – Will not burn

Reactivity

4 – May detonate

3 – Shock & heat may detonate

2 – Violent chemical change

1 – Unstable if heated

0 – Stable

Specific Hazard

OXE - Oxidizer

ACID - Acid

ALK - Alkali

COR - Corrosive

W – Use no water