TY - JOUR PY - 1995// TI - Gas analysis following the diversion of catalytically converted exhaust fumes into the interior of a vehicle JO - Forensic science international A1 - Langlois, N.E.I. A1 - Kellie, I.W. A1 - Hutcheson, D. A1 - Jack, S. A1 - Atkinson, P. A1 - Grieve, J.H.K. SP - 187 EP - 191 VL - 74 IS - 3 N2 - Exhaust gases which have been subjected to catalytic conversion are non-hazardous when mixed with air. However, death can occur if the effluent is permitted to collect in a confined space, as exemplified by the passenger compartment of a domestic motor vehicle. This report describes the changes in the atmosphere of a car following the diversion of catalytically converted fumes into its interior. An irrespirable atmosphere will result from the accumulation of carbon dioxide with displacement of oxygen, but only after a protracted interval. © 1995.

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LA - en SN - 0379-0738 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0379-0738(95)01759-C ID - ref1 ER -