Carbon monoxide penetrates gypsum wallboard
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 20:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Carbon monoxide (CO) from external sources can easily penetrate gypsum wallboard (drywall) commonly used in apartments and houses, potentially exposing people indoors to the toxic, odorless, tasteless gas within minutes, concludes a new study. CO also penetrates painted drywall, albeit more slowly, the researchers determined.