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Air

Colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas
Shipping Information
D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name:
Air, compressed
I.D. Number:
UN1002
Hazard Class:
2.2
Shipping Labels:
Nonflammable Gas
Technical Information
Molecular weight:
28.96
Specific volume:
13.3ft3/lb
CAS registry:
132259-10-0
SDS ref:
Air
About

Compressed air in medical and specialty settings is far more sophisticated than the everyday air we breathe, requiring meticulous processing and careful handling to meet stringent quality standards. Medical-grade compressed air must undergo extensive filtration and drying processes to remove contaminants, particles, and moisture that could compromise patient safety or equipment function – achieving a level of purity that far exceeds industrial compressed air standards. In healthcare environments, this ultra-clean compressed air serves multiple critical functions: powering surgical tools during delicate procedures, providing breathing support through ventilators, and even maintaining the precise pressure needed in hyperbaric oxygen chambers for specialized treatments. Beyond medicine, specialty applications like semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace testing facilities demand similarly pristine compressed air, where even microscopic impurities could cause significant problems. The production process typically involves multiple stages of compression, cooling, drying, and filtration, with continuous monitoring systems ensuring that the air maintains its required purity levels.

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