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Australia: BOC Limited ABN: 95 000 029 729 Riverside Corporate Park 10 Julius Ave, North Ryde NSW 2113 T: 1300 363 109 F: 1300 363 438 E: [email protected] www.boc.com.au
BOC medical gas cylinders Identification of medical grade gas cylinders The contents of BOC medical gas cylinders appear on the product label affixed to the shoulder, body or cylinder collar. Cylinder shoulders are colour-coded and cylinders are fitted with different valve outlets to provide product differentiation. A cylinder without a legible product label should not be used. Please return to supplier to obtain a replacement.
Dangerous Goods class All medical gases are Class 2 Dangerous Goods.
Colour-coded identification
Shoulder colour: Gas code: Sizes: Pin index:
Nitrous oxide
Entonox®
Inhalo®
Oxygen
O2
O2
N2O
N2O/O2
White 400 CD Integrated Valve
White 400 B, C, D, E, G 2,5
Ultramarine 610 C, D, E, G 3,5
Ultramarine & White 570 C, D, E, G Single centered pin
Air Black & White 470 480 C, D, E, G EHP 1,5
Carbon dioxide CO2 Green/Grey 530 C, D, E, G 1,6
Carbon dioxide
Carbogen
Green/Grey 530 DE, EE 1,6
Green/Grey & White 500 C, D, E, G 2,6
CO2/O2
Helium
Heliox
He
He/O2
Brown 590 C, D, G 4,6
Brown & White 655 CD, ED Integrated Valve
Pin index valve Pin configuration differs with gas type.
A green diamond indicates that the contents are non-flammable and non-toxic as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Gases of Class 2.1 shall be segregated from those of Class 2.3 and 2.2/5.1 by at least 3m
A yellow diamond indicates an oxidising gas.
Gases of class 2.3 shall be segregated from gases of Class 2.1 or 2.2/5.1 by at least 3m
Class 2.1
2.2
2.2/5.1
2.3
Cylinder labelling identification
b) k kno slowly
n on ailable
1 2 3 4 5 6
Size identification
Medical Oxygen cylinder duration in hours and minutes (h:m)
2,025 1,932
Code
1, 750
Weight of full cylinders (kg)
400 B
400 C
400 CD
400 ND
400 NE
400 NG
400 NF9
400 NMAN15
Gas type (code)
B
C
CD
D
E
G
F8
F9
MAN15
Contents *
170
490
630
1,600
4,000
8,075
51,930
126,000
Medical Air (470)
-
3.94
-
12.4
27.1
66.4
593
-
1437
1 lpm
2:50
8:10
10:30
26:40
66:40
134:35
856:30
2,100:00
Carbogen (500)
-
3.93
-
13.1
33.3
60.7
-
-
-
2 lpm
1:25
4:05
5:15
13:20
33:20
67:17
432:45
1,050:00
Carbon Dioxide (530)
-
5.14
-
16.0
37.0
75.0
-
-
-
3 lpm
0:56
2:43
3:30
8:53
22:13
44:51
288:30
700:00
Entonox (570)
-
4.32
-
13.2
29.5
-
-
-
-
1,059
4 lpm
0:42
2:03
2:37
6:40
16:40
33:38
216:22
525:00
Heliox (655)
-
-
4.7
-
25.4*
-
-
-
-
929
5 lpm
0:34
1:38
2:06
5:20
13:20
26:55
173:06
420:00
Helium (590)
-
3.37
-
11.2
-
51.2
-
-
-
6 lpm
0:28
1:21
1:45**
4:26
11:06
22:25
144:15
350:00
Nitrous Oxide (610)
-
5.16
-
16.6
39.0
94.0
763
-
-
584
7 lpm
0:24
1:10
1:30**
3:48
9:31
19:13
123:38
300:00
Oxygen (400)
2.12
4.28
4.4^
12.4
28.1
68.6
-
542
1466
400
8 lpm
0:21
1:01
1:18
3:20
8:20
16:49
108:11
262:30
10 lpm
0:17
0:49
1:03
2:40
6:40
13:27
86:33
210:00
15 lpm
0:11
0:32
0:42
1:46
4:26
8:58
57:42
140:00
1,348
B
C
CD
D
E
ED
G
F8/ F9
MAN 15
Note: Cylinder heights are approximations only and do not include valves except for CD & ED cylinders with the INHALO® integrated valve device. For cylinder height with valve add an additional 80 – 105 mm.
Duration is an approximation only. *Gas volume – Litres (at 101.3 kPa 15 °C ). **Available only from sleeved index outlet with flowmeter attached.
Full cylinder weights are approximations only and may vary within specification. *ED size. ^Twin pack weight 11.0kg
Handle medical gases safely 3. Check cylinder for unique barcode
5. Keep full and empty cylinders separate
7. Never move cylinder with the wrong type of trolley
9. Never knock violently or allow to fall
2. Secure upright with restraint
4. Read labels before use
6. Wear safety clothing
8. Keep free from sources of ignition
10. Keep free from oil and grease
11. Do not use force when opening or closing valves
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