Safetygram 16 Safe handling of cryogenic liquids A cryogenic liquid is defined as a liquid with a normal boiling point below –130°F (–90°C). The most commonly used industrial gases that are transported, handled, and stored in the liquid state at…
Safetygram 5 Gaseous helium Gaseous helium is inert, colorless, odorless, noncorrosive, and nonflammable. Helium is the lightest rare gas. Helium is a monatomic chemically inert gas. It will not react with other elements or compounds under ordinary conditions. Since helium…
Safetygram 2 Gaseous nitrogen Nitrogen makes up the major portion of the atmosphere (78.03% by volume, 75.5% by weight). Gaseous nitrogen is inert, colorless, odorless, tasteless, nontoxic, noncorrosive, and nonflammable. Nitrogen is inert and will not support combustion; however, it…
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