Compressed medical gases are gases and liquids in pressurized cylinders administered for different purposes. They can be used for anesthesia, patient respiration or powering surgical tools. Handling ...

Cryogenic liquids are materials with a boiling point of less than – 100 °F (-73 °C); common examples include liquid nitrogen, helium, and argon, and dry ice/alcohol slurries. Cryogenic liquids undergo ...

Research personnel must become familiar with the properties and inherent hazards of the compressed gases used in the laboratory. Compressed gas cylinders contain varying pressures of inert, toxic, ...

This guideline identifies general safety precautions that should be reviewed and followed when dealing with compressed-gas cylinders at Brandeis. The MSDS for specific gases should be reviewed to ...

One reason fuel gases are so useful is they easily ignite. That is also one reason they are so dangerous. A flame need not be present, a hot surface (only 600ºF) can do the job. These gases ignite at ...

OSHA has revised its acetylene standard. The agency said its new final rule replaces references to outdated industry standards with updated references reflecting current industry practices. The ...