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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C-10, Guideline to Prepare Cylinders and Tubes for Gas Service and Changes in Gas Service (6th ed)
G-1.9, Recommended Practices for Maintaining the Proper Solvent Level in Acetylene Cylinders (3rd ed)
P-84, Guideline for Safe Handling of Liquid Containers on Wheel Bases (1st ed)
H-3, Standard for Cryogenic Hydrogen Storage (3rd ed)
P-2, Guideline for Characteristics and Safe Handling of Medical Gases (11th ed)
V-5, Standard for Diameter Index Safety System (Noninterchangeable Low Pressure Connections for Medical Gas Applications) (7th ed)
C-18, Methods for Acoustic Emission Requalification of Seamless Steel Compressed Gas Tubes (4th ed)
M-4, Guideline for Validation of Medical Cylinder Filling Systems (2nd ed)
P-11, Guideline for Metric Practice in the Compressed Gas Industry (5th ed)
P-19, CGA Recommended Hazard Ratings for Compressed Gases (4th ed)
C-3, Standards for Welding on Thin-Walled, Steel Cylinders (8th 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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Registration now open for the
2019 CGA Canada Annual Meeting!

September 10 – 11, 2019

We are excited to welcome CGA members to the vibrant downtown district of Ottawa, Ontario for the 2019 CGA Canada Annual Meeting! This event features a multi-day program of Canadian committee meetings; a keynote by Prof. Graeme W. Norval on CSA Z767, Process Safety Management Standard; networking opportunities, and the presentation of the prestigious Morris Gold Award. Click below to learn more about the event and register today!

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Recent News

CGA’s May 2019 Safety Publications (New Releases & Revisions)

June 23, 2019

Here’s a quick recap of new and/or revised safety publications issued by CGA in May 2019.

GAWDA Distributors Encouraged to Participate in Valuable CGA Subscription Program

June 14, 2019

In May, CGA’s Rich Gottwald presented at GAWDA’s Spring Management Conference, encouraging distributor members to participate in the CGA Subscription Program.

ALERT: Health Canada to Nearly Double “Drug” Fees Imposed on CGA Members

June 13, 2019

Health Canada to raise fees on medical gases by 40% or more.

CGA’s April 2019 Safety Publications (New Releases & Revisions)

June 9, 2019

Here's a quick recap of new and/or revised safety publications issued by CGA in April 2019.

Highlights from CGA’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan

May 31, 2019

Our Board of Directors recently approved the Compressed Gas Association’s updated Strategic Plan, through 2022. We share highlights of that plan here, along with some key metrics.

FDA Further Delays Rulemaking on Medical Gases to November 2019

May 31, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again delayed the publication of its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Updated Regulations for Medical Gases,” until November 2019.

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