OXYGEN gas

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

OXYGEN (UNII: S88TT14065) (OXYGEN - UNII:S88TT14065)

Available from:

Central Oxygen, Inc

INN (International Name):

Oxygen

Composition:

Oxygen 99 L in 100 L

Administration route:

RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Authorization status:

unapproved medical gas

Summary of Product characteristics

OXYGEN- OXYGEN GAS
CENTRAL OXYGEN, INC
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this labeling has not been_
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OXYGEN
PRINCIPAL FOR OXYGEN PRODUCT
OXYGEN,
REFRIGERATED
LIQUID USP
UN 1073
CONTENTS ________________LITERS
CAS NO: 7782-44-7
DANGER:
REFRIGERATED LIQUEFIED OXIDIZING GAS. ALWAYS
KEEP CONTAINER IN UPRIGHT POSITION. DO NOT
CHANGE OR FORCE FIT CONNECTIONS. MAY CAUSE OR INTENSIFY
FIRE; OXIDIZER, CONTAINS REFRIGERATED GAS: MAY CAUSE
CRYOGENIC BURNS OR INJURY. COMBUSTIBLES IN CONTACT WITH
LIQUID OXYGEN MAY EXPLODE ON IGNITION OR IMPACT.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep reduction valves
free
from grease and oil. In case of fire, stop leak if safe to do so.
Avoid
spills. Do not walk or roll equipment over spills. Store and use in a
well
ventilated place. Use only with equipment of compatible materials
of construction and rated for cylinder pressure. Wear cold insulating
gloves/face sheild/eye protection. Protect from sunlight when ambient
temperature exceeds 52 F. Container temperature should
not exceed 52 F. Close valve after each use and when
empty. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Do not
handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Use only with equipment cleaned for oxygen service. Keep/store away
from combustible materials. Do not drop. Use suitable hand truck for
container movement.
FIRST AID:
IN CASE OF FROSTBITE: Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water.
Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PRODUCT LABEL.
For emergency use only when administered by properly trained
personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation. For all other
medical
applications, Rx only. Uninterrupted use of high concentrations of
oxygen over a long duration, without monitoring its effect on oxygen
content of arterial blood, may be harmful. Use only with pressure
reducing equipment and apparatus designed for