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  • Nitrous Oxide Fact Sheet

    Nitrous Oxide Fact Sheet

    Nitrous oxide (N₂O), often called “laughing gas,” is widely used in medical anesthesia, food processing, and industrial applications. While valuable, it poses significant health and safety risks if misused, including asphyxiation, vitamin B12 deficiency, and even death from abuse. This guide explains what nitrous oxide is, its legitimate applications, effects on the human body, dangers of inhalation, rising recreational misuse, and security measures recommended by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) to prevent theft and abuse.

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  • CGA Releases Revised S-1.2 and S-1.3 Standards

    CGA Releases Revised S-1.2 and S-1.3 Standards

    Newly revised editions of CGA S-1.2 and CGA S-1.3, designed to ensure you have the right tools to keep your operations safe and compliant, have just been released. If you’re responsible for sizing pressure relief devices (PRDs) for portable containers or stationary storage, these updated safety standards are your go-to resources.

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  • Inhaling Helium: Party Fun or Deadly Menace?

    Inhaling Helium: Party Fun or Deadly Menace?

    What could be hazardous about a helium-filled party balloon, you ask? After all, balloons are supposed to be fun, right? The answer may surprise you.

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