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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Compressed gas cylinders (Original SOP from Eastern Washington University) Page 1 of 1 INTRODUCTION Compressed gases can be toxic, flammable, oxidizing, corrosive, inert, or some combination of these haza rds. In addition to the chemical hazards, the amount of energy resulting from the compression of the gas makes a Compressed gas cylinder a potential rocket. Appropriate care in the handling and storage of Compressed gas cylinders is essential. The following are six general recommendations. and Understand Gas Properties: Know and understand the properties, uses, andsafety precautions before using any gas or gas mixture.
Compressed Gas Cylinders Page 3 of 3 All cylinder movement should be done Always secure the cylinders . with a compressed gas cylinder cart. when in storage or use. Cylinders secured with a chain or strap must have the . chain or strap attached 2/3 of the way up on the cylinder.
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