GAS-ANALYSIS FOLLOWING THE DIVERSION OF CATALYTICALLY CONVERTED EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE

Exhaust gases which have been subjected to catalytic conversion are no n-hazardous when mixed with air, However, death can occur if the efflu ent is permitted to collect in a confined space, as exemplified by the passenger compartment of a domestic motor vehicle, This report descri bes the changes in the atmosphere of a car following the diversion of catalytically converted fumes into its interior, An irrespirable atmos phere will result from the accumulation of carbon dioxide with displac ement of oxygen, but only after a protracted interval.