Medical Oxygen - B Size (275L)

Code: 10537F

 Supagas offers a range of medical oxygen cylinder sizes for a wide variety of purposes.

What is Medical Oxygen?

Medical oxygen is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is non-toxic at atmospheric pressure. It is high purity oxygen that is manufactured for use in the human body. Medical oxygen is essential for human respiration and is therefore used widely in medical fields.

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Water Capacity per Cylinder (L)
1.7
Cylinder Colour
White
Outlet Connection AS 2473
Pin Index
Cylinder Dimensions
365 x 110
Cylinder Contents lts (101.325kPa @ 15°C)
275

Cylinder dimensions are approximate - variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances. Height includes the valve. Container sizes may vary from state to state.

Medical oxygen is often used for:

  • Anaesthesia — it functions as a carrier gas for the delivery of anaesthetics agents to the tissues of the body.
  • Respiratory therapy — it is administered to decrease the volume of other gas circulating in the blood. It is also used to supply ventilators for resuscitation.
  • A variety of respiratory issues — it is prescribed for use at home, at work, or simply when going about the day.
  • High altitudes, for underwater breathing, and in hyperbaric chambers.

Medical oxygen is not considered to be a safety risk in itself. That said, oxygen can cause or intensify fire that is already present. Care must also be taken with any medical oxygen cylinders under pressure, as they may explode if heated.

Always store medical oxygen cylinders in a well-ventilated place away from sunlight. Store away from clothing or combustible materials and always keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.

How is medical oxygen made?

Medical oxygen is produced in manufacturing facilities by cooling and extracting oxygen from the air after separating other gases such as nitrogen. The oxygen is then stored in medical oxygen cylinders when the purity of oxygen is greater than 99.5%.

What is medical oxygen used for?

It is used in hospitals, medical centres and other health care facilities as well as home care, often for those with respiratory issues. It is used in ventilators for anaesthesia and in resuscitation. Medical oxygen is also commonly used in high altitudes where oxygen levels are lower, for underwater breathing, and in hyperbaric chambers.

Is medical oxygen flammable?

Medical oxygen is not strictly flammable however fire needs oxygen to burn. Therefore, adding oxygen to a fire will help it burn more rapidly. Medical oxygen cylinders can also be a fire hazard, as the air is compressed within the cylinder.