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Gas Hazards - Oxygen

Properties:
Odourless,  colourless and tasteless gas. Can be displaced or diluted by other gases including carbon dioxide and nitrogen as well as other inserting or toxic gases.

Description:
Oxygen content in normal atmosphere is approx 20.9% by volume,  the balance is primarily nitrogen.

Health Hazards:
At 15 -19% oxygen impaired coordination and a decreased ability to work strenuously.  At 10 -14% respiratory problems.  Few recover after more than 5 mins in less then 8% oxygen

Exposure Limits:
Deficiency: 18%
Enrichment: 23%

Typical Applications:
Deficiency: areas subject to oxidation combustion,  bacterial growth, oxygen displacement by other gas or purge gases.






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