Pollutant emissions


Hydrocarbons (HC): Collective term for the variety of total hydrocarbons (THC); some of which are carcinogenous; some have an unpleasant smell; irritate mucous membranes; facilitate the formation of ozone.

Carbon monoxide (CO): colourless and odourless gas; the result of incomplete combustion (oxidation); inhibits the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, leading to death by asphyxiation.

Nitrogen oxides (NOx): chiefly NO: colourless, odourless and tasteless gas; in the atmosphere it slowly converts into NO2; NO2: reddish-brown toxic gas with a sharp, biting odour; irritates mucous membranes; one of the causes of acid rain and smog.

Particulate matter (PM): these solid particles are the result of incomplete combustion; consist mainly of carbon (soot), they may be carcinogenous

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