“I can tell you that Pyridine which is the chemical that is contained in some of these products can cause cancer, skin irritation and even lead to death.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/04/nafdac-seals-shops-in-abuja-for-allegedly-selling-unregistered-aphrodisiac/

Pyridine is a reactive molecule, while carbon dioxide is generally inert.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-01-electrochemistry-carbon-molecules.html