In CGA Pamphlet G-8.1, “Standards For Nitrous Oxide Systems at Consumer Sites“, it states that nitrous oxide cylinders should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 125oF (52oC) due to the highly combustible nature of nitrous oxide. In CGA pamphlet C-6.1,...
Ignition of combustible materials will happen more readily in the presence of nitrous oxide. This is why the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that cylinders containing nitrous oxide, meet the following requirement listed in the “Code of Federal Regulations”...
In CGA Pamphlet G-8.1, “Standards For Nitrous Oxide Systems at Consumer Sites“, it states that nitrous oxide cylinders should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 125oF (52oC) due to the highly combustible nature of nitrous oxide. In CGA pamphlet C-6.1,...
After a little bit of work and a lot of dialogue with different people in the compressed gas industry, the following position has been taken by Catalina Cylinders. HM-220 has come full circle on the pressure relief device (PRD) requirements for oxygen cylinders. As...
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada (TC) require that a cylinder made in compliance with their specifications be marked on the crown with certain information. Over the years the format used by Catalina Cylinders to display these markings has...
