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arringnl

32 Years Experience

Goose Creek, SC

Male, 54

Currently serving Jasper County Fire Rescue in south Carolina along with Charleston County EMS.

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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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A few months ago we had co2 posining in are apartment building the 2 girls almost died. My co2 is not going off but beeping randomly. I feel so weak the last few days dizzy dropping nausea and hard to breath could there be a slow leak got worse today

Asked by Sash almost 7 years ago

go get checked. Could be low level exposure that is building up in your system.

Is fire living?

Asked by Matthew Loveall about 6 years ago

Not quite sure what exactly your question is referring to?

Ny husband has chlorodifluormethane tank that in our home in the Boiler room he never stay home is that harmful for me

Asked by Latrina over 6 years ago

2. Effects on Humans: In high concentrations, dichlorodifluoromethane can cause narcosis, unconsciousness, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and asphyxiation, either as a result of dichlorodifluoromethane's narcotic effects or as a consequence of its displacement of oxygen in the atmosphere. Many nonoccupational deaths have been reported from the sniffing of fluorochlorinated hydrocarbon aerosols, including dichlorodifluoromethane; the mechanism of action in these cases is believed to be cardiac arrhythmias caused by sensitization of the myocardium to epinephrine [Hathaway et al. 1991]. Studies in volunteers showed that inhalation of 10,000 ppm of dichlorodifluoromethane for 2.5 hours caused a 7 percent reduction in standardized psychomotor scores; however, at 1,000 ppm for 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, for a total of 17 repetitive exposures, no abnormal responses occurred [Clayton and Clayton 1982]. Exposure to 40,000 ppm for 8 minutes caused generalized sensory losses, ringing in the ears, apprehension, and slurred speech; at 110,000 ppm for 11 minutes, there were cardiac arrhythmias, amnesia, and a marked decrease in consciousness [Hathaway et al. 1991]. An individual exposed to 150,000 ppm experienced loss of consciousness [Parmeggiani 1983]. Individuals with cardiac or respiratory disorders may prove especially susceptible to dichlorodifluoromethane [NLM 1995]. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite because of the rapid evaporation of this chemical [Sittig 1991]. STORAGEDichlorodifluoromethane should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed containers that are labeled in accordance with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard [29 CFR 1910.1200]. Containers of dichlorodifluoromethane should be protected from physical damage and ignition sources, and should be stored separately from chemically active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc, and magnesium should be avoided.

With this said unless your husband is in the refrigeration business this should not be left in a boiler room. I suggest that if not needed get rid of this chemical by contacting a local A/C business or your local waste management business.

so a girl can be a firefighter and can you be 13 and take the cpr test in louisiana

Asked by madison about 7 years ago

Yes and yes

My parents potentially left their car running in their garage from Sunday afternoon to today, Tuesday! They’ve been in and out of the garage but haven’t driven that car. I’m worried about the carbon monoxide. Would that have affected them yet?

Asked by Maddie about 6 years ago

Long term damage yes, cause it builds up in youir blood stream. Dependant can create issues. I would recommend taking them in to be checked at ER. They can determine CO levels in their blood.

I wish we can post pictures so I can show you an image of the yard

Asked by Jason about 7 years ago

Email it to palmettoss@yahoo.com

I'm trying to decide between an ABC dry chem extinguisher or Purple K for my car. ABC could stop interior or grass fires but it supposedly causes serious corrosion issues after. Purple K doesn't but only works on liquids. Would you have any guidance?

Asked by Nick over 6 years ago

No brained ABC, cars are made up of so many materials. If your car catches fire it is usually toast anyway