Flammable & Toxic Gases in the News
Hydrogen
Carbon Monoxide
Natural Gas
Battery Energy Storage
They release very hot flammable, toxic gases
Electric Vehicles
Lithium-ion batteries in electric cars are volatile and flammable
Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles Small leaks can create extremely dangerous situations
Natural Gas
Carbon Monoxide
Natural Gas
Natural Gas Leaks
More common and extensive than previously understood or reported
Gas Explosion
Eight people confirmed dead after a gas explosion in Jersey, U.K.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide
Portable Generators
Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. Portable generators create a risk of CO poisoning that can kill in minutes.
Carbon Monoxide Leaks
At least one student hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak
Ammonia
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide
Ammonia as a Fuel
A growing number in shipping have expressed safety concerns when it comes to the use of ammonia as fuel given its high level of toxicity
Ammonia Safety
Because of the highly toxic nature of ammonia, the design needs to prevent leaks and have adequate safety measures in the event of a leak