Toxic Hazards of Acrolein and Carbon Monoxide During Combustion

Abstract

Low molecular weight flammable liquid materials and sucrose, in place of polymeric materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, cellulose, etc., were combusted in a tube furnace under different burning conditions. Evolution of acrolein and carbon monoxide were determined using gas chromatographic analysis. It was found that acrolein may have a greater lethal role than carbon monoxide under certain burning conditions.