Australia: BOC Limited
ABN: 95 000 029 729
Riverside Corporate Park
10 Julius Ave, North Ryde NSW 2113
T: 1300 363 109 F: 1300 363 438
E: hospitalcare@boc.com.au
www.boc.com.au
BOC medical gas cylinders
Identification of medical grade gas cylinders
The contents of BOC medical gas cylinders appear on the product label affixed to the shoulder, body or cylinder collar. Cylinder shoulders are colour-coded and cylinders are
fitted with different valve outlets to provide product differentiation. A cylinder without a legible product label should not be used. Please return to supplier to obtain a replacement.
Dangerous Goods class
All medical gases are Class 2 Dangerous Goods.
Colour-coded identification
Shoulder colour:
Gas code:
Sizes:
Pin index:
Nitrous oxide
Entonox®
Inhalo®
Oxygen
O2
O2
N2O
N2O/O2
White
400
CD
Integrated Valve
White
400
B, C, D, E, G
2,5
Ultramarine
610
C, D, E, G
3,5
Ultramarine & White
570
C, D, E, G
Single centered pin
Air
Black & White
470
480
C, D, E, G EHP
1,5
Carbon dioxide
CO2
Green/Grey
530
C,D, E, G
1,6
Carbon dioxide
Carbogen
Green/Grey
530
DE, EE
1,6
Green/Grey & White
500
C, D, E, G
2,6
CO2/O2
Helium
Heliox
He
He/O2
Brown
590
C, D, G
4,6
Brown & White
655
CD, ED
Integrated Valve
Pin index valve
Pin configuration
differs with
gas type.
A green diamond indicates that
the contents are non-flammable
and non-toxic as defined by the
Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Class 2.1
A yellow diamond indicates
an oxidising gas.
Gases of class 2.3 shall be segregated from
gases of Class 2.1 or 2.2/5.1 by at least 3m
2.2
2.2/5.1
2.3
Gases of Class 2.1 shall be segregated from
those of Class 2.3 and 2.2/5.1 by at least 3m
Cylinder labelling identification
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Size identification
Medical Oxygen cylinder duration in hours and minutes (h:m)
2,025
1,932
Code
1, 750
Contents *
Weight of full cylinders (kg)
B
C
CD
D
E
G
F8
F9
MAN15
Medical Air (470)
-
3.94
-
12.4
27.1
66.4
593
-
1437
2,100:00
Carbogen (500)
-
3.93
-
13.1
33.3
60.7
-
-
-
432:45
1,050:00
Carbon Dioxide (530)
-
5.14
-
16.0
37.0
75.0
-
-
-
44:51
288:30
700:00
Entonox (570)
-
4.32
-
13.2
29.5
-
-
-
-
16:40
33:38
216:22
525:00
Heliox (655)
-
-
4.7
-
25.4*
-
-
-
-
5:20
13:20
26:55
173:06
420:00
Helium (590)
-
3.37
-
11.2
-
51.2
-
-
-
1:45**
4:26
11:06
22:25
144:15
350:00
Nitrous Oxide (610)
-
5.16
-
16.6
39.0
94.0
763
-
-
1:10
1:30**
3:48
9:31
19:13
123:38
300:00
Oxygen (400)
2.12
4.28
4.4^
12.4
28.1
68.6
-
542
1466
0:21
1:01
1:18
3:20
8:20
16:49
108:11
262:30
10 lpm
0:17
0:49
1:03
2:40
6:40
13:27
86:33
210:00
15 lpm
0:11
0:32
0:42
1:46
4:26
8:58
57:42
140:00
400 B
400 C
400 CD
400 ND
400 NE
400 NG
400 NF9
400 NMAN15
170
490
630
1,600
4,000
8,075
51,930
126,000
1 lpm
2:50
8:10
10:30
26:40
66:40
134:35
856:30
2 lpm
1:25
4:05
5:15
13:20
33:20
67:17
3 lpm
0:56
2:43
3:30
8:53
22:13
1,059
4 lpm
0:42
2:03
2:37
6:40
929
5 lpm
0:34
1:38
2:06
6 lpm
0:28
1:21
584
7 lpm
0:24
400
8 lpm
1,348
B
C
CD
D
E
ED
G
F8/ F9
Gas type (code)
MAN 15
Note: Cylinder heights are approximations only and do not include valves except for CD & ED cylinders with the INHALO® integrated valve device.
For cylinder height with valve add an additional 80 – 105 mm.
Duration is an approximation only. *Gas volume – Litres (at 101.3 kPa 15 °C ). **Available only from sleeved index outlet with flowmeter attached.
Full cylinder weights are approximations only and may vary within specification. *ED size. ^Twin pack weight 11.0kg
Handle medical gases safely
3.Check cylinder for
unique barcode
5.Keep full and empty
cylinders separate
7.Never move cylinder
with the wrong type
of a trolley
9.Never knock violently
or allow to fall
2.Secure upright
with restraint
4. Read labels before use
6. Wear safety clothing
8. Keep free from
sources of ignition
10.Keep free from oil
and grease
11.Do not use force when
opening or closing valves
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1.Store in well
ventilated areas