Setting the standard for safety throughout the U.S. and Canada

Founded in 1913, the Compressed Gas Association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases industry.

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Recently Published

E-12, Standard for Safety Devices Used in Gas Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (2nd ed)
P-74, Standard for Tube Trailer Supply Systems at Customer Sites (1st ed)
PS-55, CGA Position Statement on Use of Nonsparking Tools (1st ed)
M-1.1, Guidance for Compressed Medical Gas Cryogenic Fluid Central Supply System Training (1st ed)
V-21, Torque Guidelines for Sealing CGA Valve Outlet Connections (Formerly TB-14) (1st ed)
C-27, Standard Procedure to Derate the Service Pressure of DOT 3-Series Seamless Steel Tubes (1st ed)
S-1.1, Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases (15th ed)
G-4.15, Vacuum-Jacketed Piping in Liquid Oxygen Service (1st ed)

We offer critical safety information and essential resources for our members.

Setting the Standard for Safety

CGA’s extensive library of technical publications is vital to maintaining a safe industry. All member companies have an equal voice in the standards-setting process, no matter your company’s size. Members also enjoy free access to electronic publications and discounts on other products.

Access to a Network of Experts

Our meetings and events are designed to promote conversations about best practices, incident learnings, and new technologies. As a CGA member, you will have opportunities to learn from leading subject matter experts experts about practices to help make your operations safer and more cost-effective.

Leveraging a Unified Voice

CGA represents all facets of the industry in the formulation of codes, legislation, and regulations. We maintain strong relationships with key officials so that members receive early warning about upcoming developments and have an opportunity to participate in the policy debate.

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We Look Forward to Welcoming You to CGA’s 2019 Annual Meeting!

April 14 – 17, 2019

Our 2019 Annual Meeting at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida will soon begin! CGA’s Annual Meeting is the largest technically-focused gathering of industry subject matter experts, and features a multi-day program including industry speakers, technical committee meetings, and networking opportunities. Click below to learn more about the event!

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Recent News

Call for Consensus Body Voting Members: ANS CGA H-5, Installation Standards for Bulk Hydrogen Supply Systems

April 8, 2019

Currently, this ANS consensus body needs 3 voting members in order to be able to proceed with this publication

CGA Launches Online Survey to Gather Stakeholder Input on Handbook of Compressed Gases

April 7, 2019

As we develop plans to transition CGA's Handbook of Compressed Gases to an electronic format, we've launched an online survey to gather feedback from stakeholders about the future product’s content and functionality.

Call for Presentations: CGA Safety & Reliability of Industrial Gases, Equipment, and Facilities Seminar (Oct. 16-17, 2019)

March 31, 2019

CGA is proud to present the 2019 Safety & Reliability of Industrial Gases, Equipment, and Facilities Seminar on October 16-17, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. For this meeting, we're seeking both safety and reliability presentations on a variety of topics...

International Harmonization Council – February 2019 Update

March 15, 2019

In February 2019, AIGA hosted the 44th IHC meeting, which was attended by staff representatives from AIGA, CGA, EIGA, and JIMGA Councils; liaisons from each Association’s technical councils; and observers from Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Air Liquide SA, and The Linde Group. A significant focus of this meeting included modifying the harmonization work process to streamline working group efforts and reduce project timelines where possible...

CGA Appoints Sarah Saunders New Director of Marketing & Communications

February 8, 2019

The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) announces that Sarah Saunders has assumed the newly created role of Director of Marketing and Communications at the trade association.