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COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION

Upcoming events:

CGA Committee Leadership Seminar
February 2-3, 2012
Key Largo, FL

 

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CGA develops and publishes the broadest distribution of technical information, standards, and recommendations for safe and environmentally responsible practices in the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and use of industrial gases.

 

Membership
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The Compressed Gas Association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards and safe practices in the industrial gas industry. Corporate involvement in CGA activities is an essential element of being a part of the industry. Membership offers many opportunities.



International Activities
CGA Administered U.S. TAGs | Open U.S. TAG ballot items |

As the ANSI-accredited administrator for several U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs), CGA serves as the link for various ISO committees and subcommittees. A list of current ballot items for U.S. TAG members is provided. Links to international web sites give up-to-date information on standards activity in the international arena.

 

The Compressed Gas Association, founded in 1913, is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards and safe practices in the industrial and medical gas industry.

News:
CGA & GAWDA Subscription Program

In 2011, GAWDA and the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) entered a partnership which will allow GAWDA Distributor and Canadian Distributor Members to gain free access to CGA’s electronic safety publication library. We are pleased to announce that access for our members will begin on February 1, 2012.

CGA 99th Annual Meeting
April 1-5, 2012
St. Petersburg, FL

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Registration now open
(members only)


New/Revised Publications:

C-7, Guide to the Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers

G-5.3, Commodity Specification for Hydrogen

G-6.2, Commodity Specification for Carbon Dioxide

G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air

P-2.7, Guide for the Safe Storage, Handling, and Use of Small Portable Liquid Oxygen Systems in Health Care Facilities

P-17, Procedures for Pneumatic Retesting of Cargo and Portable Tanks

P-62, Guidelines for Transport by Sea of Multiple Element Gas Containers (MEGCs) and Portable Tanks for Transport of Gases

PS-6, Securing Compressed GAs Cylinders from Falling at Gas Manufacturers' and Distributors' Facilities and Users' Sites

SA-22, Safety Alert, Potential of Carbonated Beverage Systems to Create a Life-Threatening Environment

S-1.1, Pressure Relief Device Standards-
Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases
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