Medical carbon dioxide is a versatile gas used in various medical applications, including respiratory therapy, surgical procedures, imaging studies, cryotherapy, and dermatology. It is a non-toxic and non-flammable gas that is available in various forms such as gas, liquid, and dry ice. Carbon dioxide is an effective contrast agent in imaging studies and can be used to create a bloodless surgical field. It is also used in cryotherapy to freeze and destroy cancer cells and other abnormal tissue. In dermatology, carbon dioxide is used to remove benign skin lesions and treat skin conditions such as warts and acne. Medical grade carbon dioxide is sterile and free from impurities, making it safe for use in medical procedures.
Features
- Medical grade carbon dioxide is sterile and free from impurities.
- It is used in respiratory therapy to stimulate breathing and reduce respiratory distress.
- Carbon dioxide can be used to create a bloodless surgical field, and it is commonly used in laparoscopic procedures.
- Carbon dioxide is an effective contrast agent in imaging studies such as CT scans and angiograms.
- It is also used in cryotherapy to freeze and destroy cancer cells and other abnormal tissue.
- Carbon dioxide can be used to treat skin conditions such as warts and acne by freezing the affected area.
- It is also used in dermatology to remove benign skin lesions.
- Medical carbon dioxide is non-flammable and non-toxic, making it safe for use in medical procedures.
- It is available in various forms such as gas, liquid, and dry ice.
- Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and its production and usage is regulated to minimize its impact on the environment.
Applications
- Respiratory therapy
- Surgical procedures
- Imaging studies
- Cryotherapy
- Dermatology
- Wart and acne treatment
- Removal of benign skin lesions
Specifications
Cylinder
- Connection Valve (CGA) : CGA 940
- Cylinder Size : E
- Cylinder Volume (lbs, l, or ft3) : 7 lbs
- Cylinder Material : Varied
Technical
- Gas : Carbon Dioxide
- Symbol : CO2
- Chemical Symbol : CO2
- Gas Grade : Medical
- Molecular Mass : 44.04
- Specific Volume : 8.76 ft3/lb (0.55 m3/kg)
- CAS Number : 124-38-9
Shipping
- Shipping Name : Carbon Dioxide, Compressed
- Hazard Class : 2.2
- UN Number : 1013
- Label : Nonflammable Gas
Safety
- Physical state : Gas
- Appearance : Colorless gas
- Color : Colorless
- Odor : Odorless
- pH : 3.7 (carbonic acid)
- Boiling point : -78.5 °C (-109.3°F)
- Critical temperature : 31 °C (87.7°F)
- Vapor pressure : 57.3 bar (831 psig)
- Critical pressure : 73.7 bar (1069 psig)
- Relative vapor density at 20 °C : 762
- Relative vapor density at 20 °C : 1.22
- Relative gas density : 1.52
- Solubility : Water: 2000 mg/l Completely soluble
- Log Pow : 0.83
- Oxidizing properties : None
