Effects on carbon monoxide levels in mobile homes using unvented kerosene heaters for residential heating

Technical Report · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5944652

Williams, R; Walsh, D; White, J; Jackson, M; Mumford, J

Carbon monoxide (CO) emission levels were continuously monitored in 8 mobile trailer homes less than 10 years old. These homes were monitored in an US EPA study on indoor air quality as affected by unvented portable kerosene heaters. Respondents were asked to operate their heaters in a normal fashion. CO, air exchange and temperature values were measured during the study in each home. Results indicate that consumers using unvented kerosene heaters may be unknowingly exposed to high CO levels without taking proper precautions.

• Research Organization: Environmental Health Research and Testing, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5944652
• Report Number(s): PB-93-228955/XAB; CNN: EPA-68-02-4456
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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