Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that is near impossible to identify without a proper detector. It is caused by fuels not burning completely, including wood, gasoline, coal, propane, natural gas, gasoline, and heating oil. read more
Best Answer: No, carbon monoxide and natural gas are two different things. Carbon monoxide is produced when a hydrocarbon fuel is not combusted completely. Natural gas is about 96% methane with a small amount of ethane mixed in. It is a colorless and odorless gas. read more
A carbon monoxide detector will not detect a natural gas leak. These devices are only for detecting carbon monoxide, unless otherwise stated. Most natural gas companies will put an additive in the gas to help others detect a natural gas leak. read more