Health & Environmental Effects - CO |
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
| Reduces blood’s ability to transport Oxygen |
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| Causes headaches, dizziness, nausea and impairs vision and manual dexterity |
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| Inhalation 0.3 vol.% can kill
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Health & Environmental Effects - HC |
Hydrocarbons (HC)
| Irritate the eyes and throat |
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| Cause of the familiar “diesel smell” |
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| Photo chemically active, leading to smog formation |
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Health & Environmental Effects - NOx
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Oxides Of Nitrogen (NOx)
| Inhibit proper lung functions |
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| Cause eye and throat irritation |
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| Increases susceptibility to infection |
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| Reacts with Aldehydes & particulates to create smog |
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Health & Environmental Effects - PM
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Particulate (PM)
| Increased occurrence of lung diseases amongst miners, rail-road workers etc. |
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| Stains on products and places i.e. food, paper |
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Video of Exhaust Pollution
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