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Oxygen

Gas Name: 
Oxygen
Chemical Formula: 

O2

Synonyms: 
 Molecular Oxygen

Product Uses, Sources & Applications

Oxygen levels are monitored to assess air quality and/or potentially explosive environments in various applications including:

  • Confined spaces such as waste water treatment (sewage) and mining
  • Laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical production
  • Pulp and paper processing
  • Other oxygen depletion monitoring applications where asphyxiants such as carbon dioxide are used (ex. Bottling, freezers)

Hazards

Toxicity
Short Term (15-minute STEL*):
N/A
Long-term (8-hr TWA*):
N/A
Minimum Safe Level:
19.5% by volume
Maximum Safe Level:
23.5% by volume
*Based on OSHA regulation. Always consult local regulations directly.
Flammability
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
N/A

Physical Properties

Appearance and Odor:
Colorless and odorless
Relative Density (air = 1.0):
1.1

Recommendations

Sensor Type:
Electrochemical
Standard Range:
0-25% by volume
Standard Trip Points:
17.0, 19.5 and 23.0% by volume
Recommended Sensor Mounting Height:
Breathing height

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K2E 7K3
Toll Free: 
1 800 465 5777
Armstrong Monitoring
215 Colonnade Road South
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K2E 7K3
Toll Free: 
1 800 465 5777
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