Introduction
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas that poses significant risks in confined or oxygen-limited environments. In industries where compressed air and breathing systems are essential, the effective removal of CO is a matter of life safety.
DEAI CHEM’s CO Removal Catalyst provides a reliable and energy-efficient solution to eliminate CO contamination from breathing air and cryogenic purification systems.
Principle of Operation
The catalyst is composed of manganese dioxide (MnO₂) and copper oxide (CuO) in a specially engineered granular form.
When CO-containing air passes through the catalyst bed, an oxidation reaction occurs at ambient temperature:2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂
This reaction converts harmful carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide without the need for external heating or electrical energy. The process ensures continuous protection while maintaining system simplicity and operational stability.
Technical Characteristics
1） Composition: Manganese dioxide / copper oxide catalyst
2） Form: Granular, optimized for high surface area and low pressure drop
3）Operating Temperature: Ambient conditions, no external energy required
4） Function: Converts CO to CO₂ in dry air streams
5） Performance: High catalytic efficiency and extended service life
The catalyst’s granular design ensures consistent contact between the gas stream and active surfaces, providing rapid CO oxidation even at low concentrations.
Applications
DEAI CHEM’s CO Removal Catalyst is used in a wide range of safety-critical air systems, including:
1） Emergency escape hoods and rescue respirators in mining and industrial facilities
2） Firefighting and emergency response breathing apparatuses
3） Compressed air purification units and equipment supply chains
4） Cryogenic air separation and purification systems
5）Aerospace and defense life-support systems
In each of these applications, maintaining breathable air quality is crucial to operator safety and regulatory compliance.
Safety, Compliance, and Reliability
By ensuring complete CO removal, this catalyst supports compliance with OSHA and international air quality standards.
Its stable performance over long operational periods reduces maintenance frequency and supports cost efficiency.
Proper system design—ensuring correct airflow, humidity control, and catalyst bed depth—is essential for achieving full purification efficiency.
Conclusion
DEAI CHEM’s CO Removal Catalyst represents a critical safeguard in environments where every breath counts.
Through advanced formulation and rigorous quality control, it provides durable, passive protection against carbon monoxide exposure—empowering industries to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility.