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Default Can welding Oxygen be used in place of medical oxygen?

On 7/30/2016 11:49 PM, Tony944 wrote:


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On Friday, June 18, 2010 at 7:58:42 PM UTC-6, Some Guy wrote:
Is there any difference between a tank of welding oxygen vs medical
oxygen as far as purity, concentration, hazardous impurities, etc, that
would render welding oxygen insufficient (or even dangerous) for helping
to supplement breathing / respiration ?


No it is the same stuff.

You are full ****!! Have you ever work or been at filling area???



I have and I've filled hundreds of tanks. The oxygen is the same from
the main tank. The difference is the tanks themselves. Medical tanks
are also tagged with lot numbers for traceability. Must also meet USP
specs for purity.

It makes sense for the oxygen company to go with the highest level of
purity in all cases.

Don't forget about aviation grade too.