Air, Compressed
Air
CGA 346
Form: Gas
Physical Constants of Gas
- • Chemical Name: Air
- • Chemical Formula: —
- • Molecular Weight: 28.96
- • Specific Gravity (Air=1) 7o°F: 1
- • Critical Pressure: 546.2 psia
- • Critical Temperature: -221.1°F
- • Oxygen Content: 19.5% – 23.5%
Shipping Data:
- • DOT Label: Nonflammable Gas
- • DOT Hazard Class: Nonflammable Gas
- • DOT Name: Air, Compressed
- • UN Number: UN1002
Safety Data
- • TLV : Not Applicable
- • Fire Potential: Supports Combustion
- • Odor: None
- • Major Hazards: High Pressure
Typical Uses:
- • Sources of oxygen, nitrogen and rare gases; Atmospheric air; Air conditioning systems; Source of oxygen for burning; Respiration of plants and animals; Air Zero used as the oxidizer for flame ionization detectors in chromatography.