Breathing Air is an OSHA-approved blend of oxygen and nitrogen, designed to provide safe, breathable air in environments immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) and non-IDLH conditions. It is administered through a face mask or hood and is essential in various industrial, diving, and emergency contexts. This product is carefully monitored to ensure it meets stringent safety standards, including specific levels for CO, CO2, and oil mist.
Features
- OSHA approved blend of oxygen and nitrogen in proper proportions.
- Designed for use in both IDLH and non-IDLH environments, ensuring safety across various conditions.
- Administered through a face mask or hood, making it suitable for diverse applications where external air quality is compromised.
- Provides safe, breathable air, suitable for emergency situations, industrial use, or hazardous environments.
Applications
- Industrial respirators
- Emergency response units
- Firefighting breathing apparatus
- Diving systems
Specifications
Cylinder
- Connection Valve (CGA) : CGA 346
- Cylinder Size : D
- Cylinder Volume (lbs, l, or ft3) : 40 ft3
- Cylinder Material : Varied
Technical
- Gas : Air
- Symbol : Air
- Specific Volume : Approximately 13.3 ft³/lb (0.83 m³/kg) at STP
- Gas Grade : Breathing
- CAS Number : 132259-10-0
Shipping
- Shipping Name : Air, Compressed
- Hazard Class : 2.2
- UN Number : 1002
- Label : Nonflammable Gas
Safety
- Physical state : Gas
- Appearance : Colorless gas
- Color : Colorless
- Odor : Odorless or no noticeable odor
- Moisture : Controlled to prevent freezing and condensation
- CO Level : <= 10 ppm
- CO2 Level : <= 1000 ppm
- Oil Mist : <= 5 mg/m³
- Oxygen Content : 19.5% – 23.5%
