Oxygen

Oxygen MSDS

What is Oxygen?

Oxygen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It is noncombustible but supports the burning of combustible materials. Materials that burn in air will burn more vigorously in oxygen. When heated under pressure, oxygen may rupture violently and explode. Oxygen makes up 21% of the earth's atmosphere and almost half of the earth's crust. Oxygen is used for cellular respiration and is a significant part of the major organic molecules as well as inorganic molecules that make up shells, teeth, and bone. Even though oxygen is used constantly for respiration, it is constantly replenished by photosynthesis in plants.

Oxygen Exposure and Health Risks

Compressed oxygen gas has been classified as nonhazardous to health, non-flammable, and nonreactive, but an oxidizer. Liquid oxygen is a health hazard as it can cause hyperoxia, when cells are exposed to higher than normal partial pressure of oxygen, and frostbite. Elevated partial pressures of oxygen can be toxic, leading to convulsions. Oxygen toxicity begins to occur at partial pressures above 50 kPa. This only affects patients on mechanical ventilators. Inhaling over-concentrated oxygen can cause nausea, dizziness, irritation of lungs, pulmonary edema, and pneumonia. Oxygen can pose a threat as it promotes rapid combustion. Fire and explosion hazards exist with oxygen.

Regulations

There are no regulations or exposure limits for Oxygen from the EPA, OSHA, or NIOSH.

Measuring Oxygen

Oxygen concentration can be measured in the air or in water (dissolved) in units of parts per million (ppm). Many of our products have digital communication capabilities for easy monitoring and control. We carry portable, fixed, and dissolved Oxygen monitors and kits. All of our Oxygen products can be viewed HERE.

D16	The D16 is a versatile tool designed for gas leak detection, personal safety, spot checking, confined entry, and data logging, and more. It can be used as a portable monitor or as a stationary one that can be set to log data over long periods of time. This customizable unit can be fitted with a variety of sensors and is sold with every accessory you may need for fast and accurate portable gas detection.	0-25%
D12	The D12 is designed for operation in hazardous areas. Its explosion-proof cast aluminum housing is rated for Class 1, Division 1, Group B, C, D locations and is UL, FM, and CSA certified. This monitor can be fitted with a variety of sensors to be used on a wide range of toxic and combustible gases.	0-25%
F12	The Series F12 Gas Transmitter is an Intrinsically Safe monitor designed for the detection of toxic gases in hazardous areas. It is also well suited for general purpose applications. This highly customizable unit can be fitted with a variety of sensors and accessories and is compatible with most fixed mount toxic gas applications.	0-25%
F12D	The Series F12D Gas Transmitter is designed for detection of toxic gases in hazardous areas. It is also well suited for general purpose applications. This highly customizable unit can be fitted with a variety of sensors and accessories and is compatible with most fixed mount toxic gas applications.	0-25%
B12	The B12 transmitter is a two-wire, 4-29 mA transmitter that is loop-powered to signal linearly proportional to gas concentration. Their electrochemical sensors are designed for use in ambient air or in ventilation ducts. This highly customizable application can be fitted with a variety of sensors and accessories.	0-25%
BW Solo	The Honeywell BW Solo is a portable gas detector with a small, durable design and fast response time. These monitors can be paired with a smartphone using BLE allowing for remote access to multiple devices. This detector can be fitted with a variety of sensors, all of which come with a five-year life expectancy.	0-30%

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