Oxidizing Compressed Gases

Oxidizing gases are non-flammable gases, but in the presence of an ignition source and fuel, can support and vigorously accelerate combustion. The quantities of oxydizing gas that can be stored and used on the floor of a building or within a control area is strictly regulated by the VSFPC, and the allowable quantities decrease for every story above ground level. 

Examples

• Oxygen
• Chlorine
• Fluorine
• Nitrous oxide.

Precautions

• Do not use oil in any apparatus where oxygen will be used!
• Gauges and regulators for oxygen use should be labeled with a warning statement - "Oxygen - Use No Oil."
• Order the smallest sized cylinder you can that will support your research, and do not purchase and store spare cylinders.