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NZ : IPRM 2007 : SECTION 3 : INDUSTRIAL GASES
Air Based Gases
44
Fabrication Gases
50
Shielding Gases
55
Fuel Gases
64
Laser Gases
69
Refrigeration Gases
73
Industrial Gases
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Industrial Gases
BOC Industrial and Refrigeration Gas Cylinder

Colour Identification
Air Based Gases
Air
Industrial Grade 108
Fabrication Gases
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Argon
Welding Grade 130
Notes
Carbon Dioxide
1. Always identify the contents

of a cylinder by the label.
2.Designated cylinder
colours comply with
BS5252F or AS4484:2004
2. Numbers in Red are
BOCs Gas Code
3. Cylinder valves not shown
Shielding Gases
Argoshield
Light 500
Universal 501
Heavy 502
Stainshield
Alushield
Light 506
Universal 507
Heavy 508
Specshield
Plus 509
FCW 512
Specshield
Acetylene
Handigas
Marathon
Nitrous Oxide
Helium
Nitrogen
Lasermix H
Lasermix N
Refrigerant
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Light 503
Universal 504
Heavy 505
Specshield
TIG 510
Multi 511
Fuel Gases
Acetylene
Instrument Grade 010
LPG 170
LPG Forklift 174
112
Hydrogen
Industrial 191
Laser Gases
Carbon Dioxide

Zero Grade 023

Zero Grade 025
302
301
Refrigeration Gases
Refrigerant
R134a 0155
Refrigerant
R22 0158
R404A 0248
R507 0250
Refrigerant R717 178
Class Diamonds
The gas contents of BOC cylinders are identified by the labels
affixed to the shoulder of the cylinders. A cylinder without a label
should not be used but returned to the supplier. Animportant
part of that label is the class diamond, which represents the
characteristic of the gas, asillustrated. Alabel with multiple
class diamonds indicates multiple associated hazards.
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OXIDISING
GAS
FLAMMABLE
GAS
TOXIC
GAS
NON-FLAMMABLE
NON-TOXIC
GAS
CORROSIVE
Class 2.2 / 5.1

Oxidising Gas
Yellow / Black lettering
Class 2.1
Flammable Gas
Red / White lettering
Class 2.3
Toxic Gas
White / Black lettering
Class 2.2
Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gas
Green / Black lettering
Class 8
Corrosive Substance
White & Black / White lettering
NZ : IPRM 2007 : Section 3 : industrial gases
Industrial Gases
Gas Codes Reference
Gas
Code
Product
Page
Air Based Gases
Product
Gas
Code
Page
Fuel Gases
Air Industrial Grade, Compressed
108
45
Acetylene Industrial Grade, Dissolved (C2H2)
120
65
Nitrogen Industrial Grade, Compressed (N2)
152
47
Acetylene InstrumentGrade, Dissolved (C2H2)
010
65
Nitrogen LaserGrade, Liquid (N2)
152BLK
47
Handigas
170
66
Oxygen Industrial Grade, Compressed (O2)
100
49
Marathon
112
67
Oxygen Industrial Grade, Liquid (O2)
100BLK
49
Handigas Forklift
174
67
Nitrous Oxide Engine Boosting

Grade, Compressed (N2O)
191
67
Hydrogen Industrial Grade, Compressed (H2)
141
68
Carbon Dioxide Laser Grade (CO2)
131
70
Helium Instrument Grade (He)
014
70
Helium Zero Grade (He)
023
70
Nitrogen Instrument Grade (N2)
016
71
For Carbon and Low Alloys Steel
Nitrogen Zero Grade (N2)
025
71
302
72
Fabrication Gases
Argon Welding Grade, Compressed (Ar)
130
51
Argon Welding Grade, Liquid (Ar)
130BLK
51
Carbon Dioxide IndustrialGrade, Compressed (CO2)
169
53
Carbon Dioxide Welding Grade, Liquid (CO2)
169BLK
53
Dry Ice Pellets, Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
128
54
Shielding Gases
Shielding Gases Selection Chart
(See also Fabrication Gases)
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Laser Gases
Lasing Gases
Argoshield Light
500
57
Lasermix H
Argoshield Universal
501
58
Lasermix N
301
72
Argoshield Heavy
502
59
Special Lasing Gas Mixtures
288
72
Refrigeration Gases
For Stainless Steel

Stainshield Light
503
60
Refrigerant R134a
0155
73
Stainshield Universal
504
60
Refrigerant R22
0158
74
60
Refrigerant R404A
0248
74
Refrigerant R507
0250
75
Ammonia, Refrigerant R717 (NH3)
178
75
Stainshield Heavy
505
For Aluminium
Alushield Light
506
61
Alushield Universal
507
61
Alushield Heavy
508
61
Specshield Plus
509
62
Specshield TIG
510
62
Specshield Multi
511
63
Specshield FCW
512
63
For Specialised Processes
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Industrial Gases
Air Based Gases
Air
Applications
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Features
Brazing and hard soldering
Can be used in alternative

applications such
as plasma-cutting
Used in metallurgical processes

such as die-casting and blast
furnaces
Benefits
Odourless, colourless and

nontoxic
Does not burn but supports

combustion
Compressed air cylinders are an

alternative to a compressor
When it is combined with a

fuel gas, produces a flame with
a lower temperature than an
oxyfuel flame
The air-fuel flame is suitable
for brazing and soldering
applications with lower
temperature alloys
Used to drive pneumatic drills

Can be used in the carbon
coating processes. An airacetylene flame is used to
produce carbon which can be
deposited onto the surface of a
component to act as a release
agent. Carbon coating is used
for aluminium extrusion and
glass manufacture as a mouldrelease agent.
Used in preference to oxygen

for carbon coating because
it gives a greater level of
adjustment, thereby allowing the
thickness of the carbon coat to
be varied
Can be used to dry telephone

cables or to prevent moisture
Air Based Gases

Air Industrial Grade, Compressed
Gas Code 108
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
Balance
9.0
20,000
108G
21.0 1.0%
1.9
20,000
Gas
Purity
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Water Vapour
20ppm*
AS2473 Type 60
108D
Cylinder colour: Pewter (BS18B25) body, black (BS00E53) shoulder and neck.
Not all cylinders and packs are available at all BOC outlets. Please contact our Customer Service Centre on
0800 111 333. Other sized cylinders and packs may also be available on request.
* Full cylinder pressure @ 15C
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Air Based Gases

Nitrogen (N2)
Applications
Widely used for reasons of

safety and the prevention of
product degradation in the
chemicals and petroleum
industry
Purging vessels and pipelines
Sparging
Pressure transfer of liquids
Benefits
Odourless and colourless
Non-toxic
Does not support combustion
Inert to nearly all substances

at ambient temperatures and
moderate conditions
An asphyxiant (does not

support life)
Inerting reactors and storage

tanks
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Used for blanketing and purging

applications to displace or dilute
all unwanted gas or vapour
Features
Shielding or assist gas for plasma

cutting aluminium and stainless
steel, and as an assist gas for
laser cutting
Heat treatment processes
to protect some of the most
reactive metals
In electrochemical analysis, can
be bubbled through to displace
any oxygen
Nitrogen keeps laser cut faces

oxide-free, due to the chemical
inertness, to react with the
atmosphere
Does not react with oxygen at

low temperatures
Inert, dry and slightly soluble
Nitrogen gas is only slightly

soluble in a wide range of liquids
and is therefore used to flush
unwanted gases from solutions
Pressure-transfer, where the

movement of liquids or slurries
from one piece of process plant
to another is moved using gas
pressure
Tyre inflation: helps to extend
tyre life and prevent tyre bursts
Pressurising accumulators for
batch-testing applications
Can be used for shrink
fitting.The intense cold of liquid
nitrogen (-196C) reduces
the physical dimensions of a
component placed in the liquid.
Once cooled, the component
is connected to a mating
component before swelling to
its original size as it reaches
room temperature, thereby
securing itself in place.
Reduces
internal degradation
of the rubber in tyres due to
oxidisation
Available in 200 bar Manpaks
As a cryogenic liquid, nitrogen

can be used to thermally
contract metals
Air Based Gases

Nitrogen Industrial Grade, Oxygen Free (N2)
Gas Code 152
Gas
Purity
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
152G
Nitrogen
>99.99%
8.9
20,000
Water Vapour
25ppm*
1.8
20,000
134.4
20,000
Oxygen
10ppm
AS2473 Type 50
152D
Pack Size
MAN 15
AS2473 Type 50
152G15
Manifold Packs (Manpaks) available on quotation.

Cylinder colour: Pewter (BS18B25) body, shoulder and neck
Not all cylinders and packs are available at all BOC outlets. Please contact our Customer Service Centre on
0800 111 333. Other sized cylinders and packs may also be available on request.
Note: Fitted with Minimum Pressure Retaining (MPR) type valves to ensure product quality.
Nitrogen Industrial Grade, Liquid (N2)

Gas Code 152BLK
Supply
Gas
Nitrogen
Purity
>99.95%
There is a wide range of cryogenic storage vessels available for liquid nitrogen;
portable liquid containers and large insulated storage vessels.
The volume range is typically from 5 litres to over 70,000 m3. The large storage
vessels are filled in situ by road tanker.
Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0800 111 333 for assistance
in selecting the most appropriate storage vessel for your needs. A range of
insulated dewars is also available for special purposes.
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Air Based Gases

Oxygen (O2)
Applications
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Widely used with a fuel gas for

cutting, welding, brazing and
soldering.The use of oxygen
gives higher flame temperatures
than if air is used.
In oxy-cutting, an oxy-fuel flame
preheats the steel to its ignition
temperature. A jet of gaseous
oxygen flows onto the red hot
steel, generating more heat and
melting the steel.The steel in
contact with the oxygen jet is
oxidised, creating metallic slag
which is blown from the cut,
allowing more steel to react
with the oxygen.
In plasma and laser cutting steel,
an arc or a laser beam is used
to heat the steel to its ignition
temperature. Oxygen is then
used in the same way as with
oxygen cutting to create an
exothermic reaction and to
blow away any metal oxide or
slag
Thermal lancing oxygen is
used in conjunction with the
steel lance to create a high
temperature melting process
capable of drilling or cutting
through materials such as
concrete, brick, stone and most
metals
Features
Benefits
BOC oxygen is typically supplied

with a purity of 99.5% or higher
Colourless and odourless
Does not burn, but supports

and accelerates combustion
Oil, greases and solvents react
violently with oxygen and metals
may burn. Never use oil or
grease to lubricate oxygen or
oxygen equipment, as they can
spontaneously combust with
explosive force.
Vigorously supports combustion.

Introducing oxygen to
conventional air-fuel flames
increases the temperature of
the flame.
Used as an ingredient in some
shielding gas mixtures, due to its
ability to help stabilise the arc
and reduce surface tension
When cutting, a 1% reduction
in purity increases oxygen
consumption by 25% and
reduces the cutting speed by a
similar amount
Oxygen must never be used

with Polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) tape, as it will cause
combustion. Standard PTFE tape
contains oil-based hydrocarbons.
BOC does not recommend
the use of PTFE or other
thread sealing components
in conjunction with any gas
cylinder valves or regulators.
When using oxygen, it is
important to be aware of the
hazards associated with an
oxygen-enriched or -deficient
environment
Non-toxic at atmospheric
pressure
High purity oxygen is used in

laboratories, process control
operations, metal analysis
instruments and in semiconductor production
Used as an assist gas in lasers
for cutting mild steel
Air Based Gases

Oxygen Industrial Grade, Compressed (O2)
Gas Code 100
Gas
Purity
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
100G
Oxygen
>99.5%
8.1
17,200
Air*
Balance
3.8
15,200
2.4
15,200
100E
1.5
15,200
100D
0.56
20,000
AS2473 Type 17
100A
121.5
17,200
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
100G15
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
100F
Pack Size
MAN 15
*Non specific constituents of air
Manifold packs (Manpaks) available on quotation.

Cylinder colour: Black (BS00E53)
Not all cylinders and packs are available at all BOC outlets. Please check with our Customer Service Centre
on 0800 111 333. Other sized cylinders and packs may also be available on request.
Oxygen Industrial Grade, Liquid (O2)

Gas Code 100BLK
Supply
Gas
Purity
Oxygen
>99.5%
Moisture
<5ppm
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Industrial Gases
Fabrication Gases
Argon (Ar)
Applications
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All the major applications

of argon are related to the
production, processing and
fabrication of metals.The role
of argon is nearly always to
exclude atmospheric air from
contact with metal alloys. An
example of this is as a purging
gas to protect weld areas, such
as the inside of pipes during
welding.
Features
Benefits
Colourless, tasteless and

odourless
Inert to all materials at all

temperatures and pressures
Argon produced by BOC has a

minimum purity level of 99.995%
ideal for welding applications
Heavier than air, argon will

collect in low-lying areas, ducts
and drains
An asphyxiant
The predominant gas used in

shielding gases, because it forms
a very good shield due to the
high density and total inertness
Used on a wide range of ferrous
and non-ferrous materials for
welding and cutting
Major component in most

shielding gas mixtures for arc
welding and cutting due to low
ionising potential
Shielding gas for MIG and TIG
welding processes and for
plasma cutting. Argon is used
alone or mixed with other gases
such as helium, carbon dioxide,
oxygen, nitrogen or hydrogen.
Each mixture is often specific
to welding a particular material
or to a particular process. For
example, argon is used as a
shielding gas for TIG welding
aluminium, titanium and copper.
The low ionising potential

allows easy forming of a welding
arc without reacting with the
metal components being welded
When welding thicker materials,

other gases are added to the
argon base to produce a more
fluid weld pool
Fabrication Gases
Applications
Features
Benefits
When MIG welding ferrous

materials, pure argon is not an
ideal shielding gas, as it produces
an arc with poor cathodic
rooting characteristics, large
droplet size and therefore
higher levels of spatter. For
this reason, BOC recommends
that Argoshield or Stainshield
gases be used, depending on the
thickness and type of material
being welded.
Fills the inter-space in double

glazed windows
Lower thermal conductivity than

most other gases
When welding thicker material

with argon, it is important
to take care to ensure that
problems with fusion and
porosity do not occur
Low thermal conductivity acts

as an insulator and will not
transfer heat efficiently
Argon Welding Grade, Compressed (Ar)

Gas Code 130
Gas
Purity
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
130G
Argon
>99.99%
9.9
20,000
Water Vapour
10ppm*
4.9
20,000
10ppm
2.0
20,000
144
20,000
Oxygen
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
130F
130D
Pack Size
MAN 15
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
130G15

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, shoulder and neck.
Higher grades and puritys of this product are available from BOC. Specifications are included in the Special
Gases Catalogue, contact your nearest BOC office to obtain a copy.
Note: Fitted with Minimum Pressure Retaining (MPR) type valve to ensure product quality.
Argon Welding Grade, Liquid (Ar)

Gas Code 130BLK
Supply
Gas
Purity
Argon
>99.998%
Water Vapour
10ppm*
Oxygen
10ppm
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Fabrication Gases
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Applications
Features
MIG welding mild steel
For welding carbon and alloy

steel and stainless steel with
fluxcored wires
Shielding gas in plasma cutting
Liquid for substrate cooling to

control the heat build-up when
thermal and plasma spraying
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A colourless and odourless gas

that can cause the nose to sting
in high concentration
Toxic in high concentrations
An asphyxiant (does not
support life)
Slightly corrosive in the
presence of moisture
BOC recommends the use

of the Argoshield range as
the preferred mild steel MIG
welding gas
Suitable for inerting applications
Balancing pH levels in swimming

pools
Benefits
Cryogenic liquid carbon dioxide

can also be used in small pipe
freezing applications
Heavier than air, carbon dioxide

will collect in ducts, drains and
low-lying areas
Highly soluble in water at
moderate pressures
At elevated temperatures,
carbon dioxide reacts with many
substances
Higher density than air provides

good blanketing properties
This chemical property has led
to its use as a reactant in some
chemical processes
Dip tubes are used in liquid

withdrawal carbon dioxide
cylinders to extract the liquid
from the cylinder.The tube
runs down the centre of the
pressurised cylinder and draws
the liquid up through the
valve.To identify these cylinders,
a black stripe is painted down
the length of the cylinder
Fabrication Gases
Carbon Dioxide IndustrialGrade, Compressed (CO2)
Gas Code 169
Gas
Purity
Carbon Dioxide
(Liquid Phase)
>99.8%
Water Vapour
80ppm*
Oxygen
100ppm
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
33.0
169G
10.0
6.8
495
0.86 14TPI RH
External (Type 30)
169E
169D
Pack Size
MAN 15
0.86 14TPI RH
External (Type 30)
169G15

Cylinder colour: Silver (BS00A01) body, shoulder and neck.
Carbon Dioxide Welding Grade, Liquid (CO2)

Gas Code 169BLK
Storage
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Water Vapour
Purity
Details of the wide range of storage vessels and ancillary

equipment, are available from BOC on request.
>99.9%
100ppm*
* @ 15C
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Fabrication Gases
Dry Ice
Applications
Storage and transportation of

frozen or chilled foods
Storage and transportation of
medical, pharmaceutical, research
and other temperature-sensitive
materials
Refrigerant for food storage in
airline catering
Freeze-branding
Features
Fabrication shrink fitting
Reactions coolant in the

chemicals, research and
pharmaceutical industries
Industrial cleaning by blasting

Special effects and fog making
machines
Coolant in food processing
Appears as a translucent white

solid
Changes from a solid to a
gas (sublimes) at normal
temperatures without going
through a liquid state
Having a product temperature of
-78.5C, dry ice is a good source
of extreme cold
Dry Ice Pellets, Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Gas Code 128*
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Purity
>99.9%
Sizes
TypicalWeight
(kg)
Material Code
20
20.0
128020
200
200.0
128200P
Equipment
Use only recommended equipment for handling andstorage.
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Industrial Gases
Shielding Gases
AS 4882: 2003 Shielding Gases for Welding
BOC Shielding Gases AS4882 Classification Table
Designation (as specified in AS4882-2003 Shielding Gases

forWelding)
Gas
Code
Classification
Page
Individual gas components shall be identified as follows:
Argoshield Light
500
SG-ACO-5/2
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A Argon
501
SG-ACO-12/2
58
C Carbon Dioxide
Argoshield Heavy
502
SG-ACO-18/2
59
He Helium
Stainshield Light
503
SG-AHeC-85/1.5
60
H Hydrogen
504
SG-AHeC-55/2
60
N Nitrogen
Stainshield Heavy
505
SG-AHeC-38/2
60
O Oxygen
Alushield Light
506
SG-AHe-27
61
The designation system shall be based on volumetric percentages.
Alushield Universal
507
SG-AHe-50
61
The shielding gas designation system shall be composed of the

following designator and number arrangement:
Alushield Heavy
508
SG-AHe-73
61
Specshield Plus
509
SG-AC-2
62
SG Shielding gas designator
Specshield TIG
510
SG-AH-1.5
62
The letters SG at the beginning of each designation identifies the

product as a shielding gas.These letters are followed by a hyphen.
Specshield Multi
511
SG-AO-2
63
Specshield FCW
512
SG-AC-23
63
SG-B Base gas designator

Shielding gases are designated according to chemical
composition.The letter immediately to the right of SG indicates the
singular or major gas in the shielding gas or mixture.
SG-B XYZ Minor gas component designators
The letter(s) immediately following the base gas indicates the minor
individual gas indicators in decreasing order of percent.These
letters are followed by a hyphen.
SG-B XYZ-%/%/% Percentage designators
A slash shall be used to separate the individual minor components
percentages for two or more component mixtures.
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Shielding Gases
Recommended BOC Shielding Gas Selection Chart

Material Thickness (mm)
14
411
Weld Characteristics
11+
Gas
Penetration
Spatter free
Speed
Fillet shape
Finish
Principal Benefits
GMAW Low and Alloy Steels

Argoshield Light
Low distortion
Minimal spatter
Fast
Clean appearance
Argoshield Heavy
Good Appearance
Low defect levels on thick material

Industrial Grade
Good Penetration
Ideal for Flux CoredWwires
FCAW Low and Alloy Steels

Specshield FCW
Good Weld Appearance

Deep penetration, fast welding speed

Industrial Grade
Good Weld Appearance Some wires

designed for use under CO2only
GMAW Stainless Steels

Stainshield Light
Clean, fast
Minimal spatter, Good Penetration

Clean weld
Stainshield Heavy
Low defect levels on thick material

Excellent arc stability, fast speed
GMAW Aluminium and Alloys / Copper and Alloys

Alushield Light
Minimal spatter, good appearance,

fast weld speed
Alushield Universal
Good penetration
Fast, good profile
Alushield Heavy
Fast, good penetration on thicker material

Wide bead shape
Argon
Welding Grade
Versatile
Arc Transfer
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Spray
Dip
Shielding Gases
Argoshield Light
Gas Code 500
Applications
Features
Sheet metal engineering

industries
Automotive components
manufacture
Vehicle repair
Cabinets/steel furniture
manufacture
Air conditioning industries
Domestic appliance manufacture
Light gauge storage tanks
Gas
Purity
Benefits
Excellent arc stability

Low arc energy
Low oxidation potential
Uses less wire than higher
CO2mixes
Wide operating envelope
Fast weld speed
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
500G
10.1
20,000
Carbon Dioxide
5.0 0.5%
2.1
20,000
Balance
Nett Content
(m3)
5ppm*
Easy to use
Low defect levels
Low distortion levels
Good appearance and
qualityfinish
Increased productivity
Minimal spatter production
negates the need to clean weld
Can be used with manual,
automatic and robotic machines
Cylinder
Size
2.0 0.5%
Water Vapour
Oxygen
Argon
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
500D

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, silver (BS00A01) shoulder, black (BS00E53) neck.
Note: Fitted with minimum Pressure Retaining (MPR) type valve to ensure product quality.
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Shielding Gases
Gas Code 501
Applications
Features
General fabrication
Benefits
Excellent arc stability
Light to medium plate fabrication
Fluid weld pool
Structural steelworks
Bridgework
Used in dip, pulsed and spray

metal transfer modes
Pipe and tube joining
Vehicle manufacture/heavy trucks
Rolled sections
Pressure vessels and boilers
Boats and ship building
Fast travel speed
Gas
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Purity
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
501G
2.0 0.5%
10.4
20,000
12.0 1.2%
5.3
20,000
Balance
2.05
20,000
Argon
5ppm*
Low defect levels

Improved weld fusion
Good weld appearance with low
reinforcement levels
Easy to use
Higher productivity due to faster
welding speeds
Lowers overall costs by using
less wire
Lower spatter reduces cleanuptime
Can be used with manual,
automatic and robotic machines
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
501F
501D

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Shielding Gases
Argoshield Heavy
Gas Code 502
Applications
Features
Benefits
Heavy engineering
Stable welding arc
Heavy structural steel
Fluid weld pool
Boiler manufacture
Ship building and repair
Used in dip and spray metal

transfer modes
Good appearance and finish
Heavy vehicle manufacture
Easy to use
Thick walled pipes and pressure

vessels
Increased productivity
Pad-eyes and lifting lugs
Earth moving equipment
Gas
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Purity
2.0 0.5%
Balance
5ppm*
Low defect levels on thick

materials
Can be used on automated

machines
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
11.0
20,000
502G
18.0 1.8%
Argon
Water Vapour
Improved weld fusion
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

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Shielding Gases
Stainshield Light
Gas Code 503
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Helium
Purity
1.5 0.5%
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.33
20,000
503G
85.0 5.0%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Balance
5ppm*
5ppm
Oxygen
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, brown shoulder (BS06C39), silver (BS00A01) neck.
Gas Code 504
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Helium
Purity
2.0 0.5%
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.5
20,000
504G
55.0 5.0%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Balance
5ppm*
5ppm
Oxygen
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Stainshield Heavy
Gas Code 505
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Helium
Purity
2.0 0.5%
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.7
20,000
505G
38.0 3.0%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Balance
5ppm*
Oxygen
5ppm
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

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Shielding Gases
Alushield Light
Gas Code 506
Gas
Helium
Purity
27.0 2.5%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.9
20,000
506G
Balance
5ppm*
5ppm
Oxygen
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, middle brown (BS06C39) shoulder and neck.
Alushield Universal
Gas Code 507
Gas
Helium
Purity
50.0 5.0%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.5
20,000
507G
Balance
5ppm*
5ppm
Oxygen
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Alushield Heavy
Gas Code 508
Gas
Helium
Purity
73.0 5.0%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.3
20,000
508G
Balance
5ppm*
Oxygen
5ppm
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

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Shielding Gases
Specshield Plus
Gas Code 509
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Purity
2.0 0.5%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
9.94
20,000
509G
Balance
5ppm*
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, silver (BS00A01) shoulder and neck.
Specshield TIG
Gas Code 510
Gas
Hyrogen
Purity
1.5 0.5%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
7.56
15,200
510G
Balance
5ppm*
Oxygen
5ppm
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, red (BS04E53) shoulder and neck.
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Shielding Gases
Specshield Multi
Gas Code 511
Gas
Oxygen
Purity
2.0 0.5%
Argon
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
9.66
20,000
511G
Balance
5ppm*
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, black (BS00E53) shoulder and neck.
Specshield FCW
Gas Code 512
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Purity
23 2.3%
Argon
Water Vapour
Balance
5ppm*
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge
Pressure
(kPa @ 15C) Outlet Connection
Material
Code
11.0
20,000
512G
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Peacock blue (BS18D45) body, silver (BS00A01) shoulder and neck.
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Industrial Gases
Fuel Gases
Dissolved Acetylene (C2H2)

Applications
Flame hardening an oxyacetylene flame can be used

where the hardened surface
of carbon steel components
is either in situ as a remedial
process or on components too
large to fit in a furnace
Flame cleaning a wide oxyacetylene flame is held very
close to a steel surface to be
cleaned
Benefits
Distinctive garlic-like smell,

which is recognisable above 2%
concentrations in the air
May cause dizziness in high

concentrations
The hottest and most efficient

of all fuel gases
Oxygen and acetylene together
produce a flame temperature of
approximately 3150C
Low auto-ignition temperature

requires minimal energy to
ignite in air or oxygen
Can react over time with
some metals to form explosive
acetylides
Thermal spraying of various

metals and ceramics.The
material to be sprayed is fed
through the flame.
Spot-heating applications
Brazing
Texturing
Profile cutting
Branding pallets
Wood-ageing
Glass and metal castings
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The only fuel gas that can be

used to weld steel
Features
Mould release and other antistick applications
The oxy-acetylene flame gives

very good localised heating
In cutting, oxy-acetylene gives
the fastest preheating and
piercing times of any fuel gas
combination
In oxy-acetylene cutting
processes, improved cut quality,
higher cutting speed, faster cut
initiation time and reduced
oxygen use are achieved
When used with either oxygen
or air, acetylene can produce
a thin layer of black carbon
particles.This can prevent
components sticking in their
moulds.
Fuel Gases
Applications
Features
Benefits
Highly reactive, acetylene

is dissolved in acetone and
contained within a porous mass
inside the cylinder
Slightly lighter than air and will
collect at ceiling level
Acetylene is stored in specially

designed cylinders to prevent
decomposition
Unused gas will not collect in
low-lying areas, ducts and drains
causing a potential hazard
Acetylene Industrial Grade, Dissolved (C2H2)

Gas Code 120
Gas
Acetylene
Purity
>98.0%
Cylinder
Sizes
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa at 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
G
F
6.7
1,550
120G
3.0
1,550
1.45
1,550
120E
0.9
1,550
120D
0.27
1,550
120A
5/8 BSP LH Internal

(Type 20)
120F
Manifold Packs (Manpaks) available on quotation

(On Acetone Free Basis)
Cylinder colour: Maroon (BS04C40)

Acetylene InstrumentGrade, Dissolved (C2H2)

Gas Code 010
Gas
Acetylene
Purity
>98.0%
Cylinder
Sizes
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa at 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
GM
6.0
1,550
010GM
5/8 BSP LH Internal

(Type 20)
Cylinder colour: Maroon (BS04C40) body and shoulder, Light blue (BS18E50) neck
Not all cylinders and packs are available at all BOC outlets. Please check with our local Customer Service
Centre on 0800 111 333.
(On Acetone Free Basis)
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Fuel Gases
LPG / Propane (C3H8)
Applications
Features
Used in oxy-propane cutting

and brazing. Often used as an
alternative to acetylene for
applications when high cutting
speeds and efficiencies are not
required
Oxy-propane is widely used for

preheating components
Shrink wrap applications
Space heating
Propane is used in the

agricultural industry for:
Drying crops
Benefits
An associated fire and explosion

hazard. Highly combustible,
having explosive limits in air of
between 2.29.5% by volume
On a profile cutting machine,

oxy-propane gives fast, clean
cuts on thick plate
Heavier than air collects in

low-lying areas such as drains
or ducts
BOC propane is stenched to
give a fish-like odour
Can cause dizziness at high
concentrations
Supplied as a liquid in cylinders
or bulk tanks
Heating greenhouses and

livestock sheds
Flame-weeding
Pest control
As a dual-fuel option on cars
As a fuel to power fork-lift

trucks and other industrial
vehicles
Available as a vapour or liquid

withdrawal from cylinders
Easily combustible, portable with

clean burning characteristics and
a high calorific value
Handigas LPG
Gas Code 170
Gas
Purity
Product complies with

NZS 5435:1996
Cylinder
Sizes
Nett Content
(kg)
Gauge Pressure
Material
(kPa @ 15C) Outlet Connection Code
H/HE*
88.0
G/GE*
45.0
FS
18.0
0.885 14NGO LH
Internal (Type 21)
170H/170HE
170G/170GE
170FS
Cylinder colours: Gas withdrawal - Silver, Galvanised or Ivory (BS10B15) body

*Liquid withdrawal (GE and HE) - (excluding forklift cylinders) - Silver, Galvanised or Ivory (BS10B15) body.
Handigas Bulk
Gas Code 170BLK
Supply
Gas
Purity
Various sizes of tanks available on request.

NZS 5435:1996
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Fuel Gases
Marathon LPG
Gas Code 112
Gas
Purity

NZS 5435:1996
Cylinder
Sizes
Content
(kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
20.0
112T
TS
15.0
1.25 Acme RH
External (CGA790)
112TS
Cylinder colour: Silver, Galvanised or Ivory (BS10B15) body and shoulder, Safety Orange (BS06E55) neck
and guard
Not all cylinders are available at all BOC outlets. Please check with our Customer Service Centre on
0800111 333. Other sized cylinders may also be available on request.
Handigas LPG Forklift

Gas Code 174
Gas
Purity

NZS 5435:1996
Cylinder
Sizes
Content
(kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
FT
ET
19.1
174FT
15.1
1.25 Acme RH
External (CGA790)
174ET
Cylinder colour: Silver, Galvanised or Ivory (BS10B15) body, shoulder and neck
Not all cylinders are available at all BOC outlets. Please check with our Customer Service Centre on 0800
111 333. Other sized cylinders may also be available on request.
Nitrous Oxide Industrial, Compressed (N2O)

Gas Code 191
Gas
Nitrous Oxide
Purity
>99.0%
Cylinder
Sizes
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
19.7
4,700
191G
5/8 BSP RH
Internal (Type 10)
Cylinder colour: Royal Blue (BS20D44) body, shoulder and neck

Not all cylinders are available at all BOC outlets. Please check with our Customer Service Centre on
0800111 333.
Note: Fitted with Minimum Pressure Retaining (MPR) type valve.
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Fuel Gases
Hydrogen (H2)
Applications
Features
Heat transfer applications
An important addition to argon

in a range of argon-hydrogen
shielding gases for plasma
welding
Can be used with argon in a

range of gas mixtures for plasma
cutting primarily stainless steel
and copper alloys
Benefits
Odourless, colourless and

tasteless
Has the highest thermal

conductivity of all gases
Will ignite easily so cylinders

must not be snifted
Burns with an invisible flame
Lighter than air so will collect at
ceiling level
Is supplied at higher pressures

than other fuel gases
Also used with oxygen for

underwater flame cutting.
Deeper cutting requires
increased pressure of fuel and
oxygen.
Can be used as an alternative
power source when used with a
fuel cell to generate electricity
In the glass industry, used to
form the rim on glasses
Produces a flame of
approximately 2,834C when
used with oxygen
Burns with a clean carbon-free

and soot-free flame
Hydrogen Industrial Grade, Compressed (H2)

Gas Code 141
Cylinder
Sizes
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
>99.5%
6.3
15,200
141G
15ppm*
2.0
15,200
Gas
Purity
Hydrogen
Water Vapour
Oxygen
10ppm
AS2473 Type 20
141E
Manifold Packs (Manpaks) available on quotation

Cylinder colour: Red (BS04E53) body, shoulder and neck.
Note: Fitted with Minimum Pressure Retaining (MPR) type valves to ensure product quality.
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Industrial Gases
Laser Gases
Most industrial lasers need gases both to generate the laser light
(lasing gases) and to assist in the process, be it cutting or welding
(assist gases). All BOC laser gases are produced at ISO 9001
accredited facilities and are designed to meet and exceed the
specifications of laser manufacturers.
Whether you have a CO2, Nd:YAG, exicimer or diode laser, gases
of the correct quality are important not only to maintain the lasers
reliability but also to ensure the highest process productivity.
The BOC range of laser gases have been specifically designed in
conjunction with laser manufacturers to minimise laser down time
and to achieve optimum process performance.
BOC Laser Gases

Gas
Code
Use
Process
Page
131
Lasing Gas
Resonator
70
Helium Industrial Grade (He)
014
Lasing Gas
Resonator
70
023
Lasing Gas
Resonator
70
Nitrogen Industrial Grade (N2)
016
Lasing Gas
Resonator
71
025
Lasing Gas
Resonator
71
Lasermix H
302
Lasing Gas
Resonator
72
Lasermix N
301
Lasing Gas
Resonator
72
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Laser Gases
Lasing Gases
Pure

Gas Code 131
Applications
Gas
Carbon Dioxide
Purity
Benefits
CO2 laser resonator gas
>99.995%
Hydrocarbons
<15ppm
Moisture
<10ppm
Cylinder
Sizes
Capacity (kg)
22
Low hydrocarbon and moisture

levels improve laser reliability and
performance
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
AS2473 Type 30
Material
Code
131F
Cylinder colour (to AS4484): Green grey body, shoulder and neck.
Only available in above size.
Helium Instrument Grade (He)

Gas Code 014
Gas
Helium
Water Vapour
Oxygen
Purity
>99.99%
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.3
20,000
014G
10ppm*
10ppm
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Middle brown (BS06C39) body, Light blue (BS18E50) neck.

Gas Code 023
Gas
Helium
Water Vapour
Purity
>99.995%
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.3
20,000
023G
5ppm*
Oxygen
5ppm
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: Middle brown (BS06C39) body, Light blue (BS18E50) neck.
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Laser Gases
Lasing Gases
Pure
Nitrogen Instrument Grade (N2)

Gas Code 016
Gas
Nitrogen
Water Vapour
Oxygen
Purity
>99.99%
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.9
20,000
016G
10ppm*
10ppm
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: French grey (BS12B21) body, Black (BS00E53) shoulder, Light blue (BS18E50) neck.

Gas Code 025
Gas
Nitrogen
Water Vapour
Purity
>99.998%
5ppm*
Oxygen
5ppm
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge
Pressure
(kPa @ 15C) Outlet Connection
Material
Code
8.9
20,000
025G
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)

Cylinder colour: French grey (BS12B21) body, Black (BS00E53) shoulder, Light blue (BS18E50) neck.
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Laser Gases
Lasing Gases
Premixed
Lasermix H
Gas Code 302
Gas
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Composition
13.5 1.5%
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
GS
7.13
17,200
302GS
4.5 1.5%
Helium
Water Vapour
Cylinder
Size
Balance
10ppm*
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
Cylinder colour: Middle brown (BS06C39) body, Green (BS14E56) neck and shoulder.
Only available in above sizes.
Lasermix N
Gas Code 301
Gas
Purity
Helium
40.0 1.0%
Carbon Dioxide
5.0 0.25%
Nitrogen
Water Vapour
Balance
10ppm*
Cylinder
Size
Nett Content
(m3)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 15C)
Outlet Connection
Material
Code
GS
5.8
13,700
301GS
5/8 BSP RH Internal

(Type 10)
Cylinder colour: Green Grey (AS4484) body, Middle brown (BS06C39) shoulder, Silver (BS00A01) neck.
Only available in above sizes.
Special Laser Gas Mixtures

Description
BOC supplies a variety of pre-mixed gases and an extensive range of specialist gas mixtures for all major lasers.
RingBOC Customer Service on 0800 111 333 for details.
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Industrial Gases
Refrigeration Gases
Refrigeration Gases
Product
Gas Code
Page
Refrigerant R134a
0155
73
Refrigerant R22
0158
74
Refrigerant R404A
0248
74
Refrigerant R507
0250
75
178
75
Other refrigerants can be supplied but are not a stock

item. RingBOC Customer Service on 0800111333
fordetails
Refrigerant R134a
Gas Code 0155
Gas
Purity
HFC 134a 1, 1, 1, 2 Tetrafluoroethane
>99.7% wt
Cylinder Sizes
Content (kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 21C)
Min Cylinder Test Outlet

Pressure (MPa)
Connection
Material Code
WH
460.0
387
3.6
0155WH
65.0
387
3.6
0155R
22.0
387
3.6
0155P
AS 2473 Type 34
Cylinder colour (to AS4484): Galvanised or white body, aqua shoulder and valve guard.
Description
Uses and Features
Refrigerant gas R134a is a colourless, non-flammable

gas at atmospheric pressure with a slight ethereal
odour. Supplied at low pressure in metal cylinders. Also
available pre-mixed with UV dye (Genetron 134a +UV).
Wide use in household and commercial refrigeration,

and automotive air-conditioning. Properties make
R134a suitable for use in medium temperature food
cabinets, water chillers and fountains, heat pumps and
dehumidifiers.
Increasing use as a replacement for CFC 12.
Blowing agent for various foams.
Propellant for aerosol pharmaceuticals, lacquers,
deodourants, perfumes, mousses, air fresheners,
insecticides, cleaning and other household products.
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Refrigeration Gases
Refrigerant R22
Gas Code 0158
Gas
Purity
HCFC 22 Chlorodifluoromethane
>99.5% wt
Cylinder Sizes
Content (kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 21C)

Pressure (MPa)
Connection
Material Code
WH
460.0
730
3.6
0158WH
65.0
730
3.6
0158R
22.0
730
3.6
0158P
AS 2473 Type 34
Cylinder colour (to AS4484): White or galvanised body, moss green shoulder and valve guard.
Drum colour: white or galvanised body, moss green drum ends.
Description
Uses and Features
A colourless, non-flammable, non-toxic gas. In low

concentrations it is odourless. In higher concentrations
its odour is mild and somewhat ethereal. It is shipped in
steel cylinders as a liquefied gas.
R22 is very popular for use in all types of household and

commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
with reciprocating rotary, scroll and screw compressors.
The high refrigeration properties of R22 permit the use
of smaller equipment a considerable advantage where
space is at a premium.
Refrigerant R404A
Gas Code 0248
Gas
HFC 143a Trifluoroethane
52
HFC 125 Pentafluoroethane
44
HFC 134a Tetrafluoroethane
Purity
>99.7% wt
Cylinder Sizes
Content (kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 21C)

Pressure (MPa)
Connection
Material Code
45.0
1270
4.2
0248R
16.0
1270
4.2
AS 2473 Type 34
0248P
Cylinder colour (to AS4484): Galvanised body, brown shoulder and valve guard.
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Description
Uses and Features
Colourless, non-flammable gas at atmospheric pressure

with a slight ethereal odour. Supplied in low pressure
cylinders.
Commercial and medium temperature refrigeration

applications.
A replacement for CFC 502.
Refrigeration Gases
Refrigerant R507
Gas Code 0250
Gas
HFC 125 Pentafluoroethane
50
HFC 143a Trifluroethane
50
Purity
>99.7% wt
Cylinder Sizes
Content (kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 21C)

Pressure (MPa)
Connection
Material Code
45.0
670
4.2
0250R
15.0
670
4.2
AS 2473 Type 34
0250P
Cylinder colour: White or galvanised body, brown (BS04B23) shoulder and valve guard.
Description
Uses and Features
Colourless, non-flammable gas at atmospheric pressure

with a slight ethereal odour. Supplied in low pressure
cylinders.
Commercial and medium temperature refrigeration

applications.
A replacement for CFC 502.

Gas Code 178
Gas
Purity
Ammonia
99.9% w/w
Cylinder Sizes
Content (kg)
Gauge Pressure
(kPa @ 21C)

Pressure (MPa)
Connection
Material Code
WH
230
790
3.6
178WH
56
790
3.6
AS 2473 Type 32
178S
Cylinder colour (to AS4484): White or silver (galvanised) body, slate shoulder and valve guard.
Description
Uses and Features
Ammonia is a colourless, corrosive gas that has a

pungent odour. Ammonia gas is flammable, toxic and
dissolves readily in water. It is supplied as a liquefied gas
at low pressure in metal cylinders.
Used in both absorption and compressor type systems.
Alternative to fluorcarbon refrigerants in large modern

commercial refrigeration systems.
Within industrial, chemical and agricultural processes,
typical uses of ammonia include the case hardening of
steel by nitriding, water disinfecting in conjunction with
chlorine, environmental control of particulate matter
by electrostatic precipitation enhancement, effluent
treatment, metal extraction in mining processes, animal
feed improvement and fertiliser production.
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NZ : IPRM 2007 : SECTION 3 : INDUSTRIAL GASES

Air Based Gases

BOC Industrial and Refrigeration Gas Cylinder

Industrial Grade 108

Industrial Grade 152

Industrial Grade 100

Welding Grade 130

Industrial Grade 169

1. Always identify the contents

Industrial Grade 120

Instrument Grade 010

Industrial Grade 141

Instrument Grade 013

Instrument Grade 014

Instrument Grade 016

Refrigerant R717 178

Class 2.2 / 5.1

NZ : IPRM 2007 : Section 3 : industrial gases

Air Based Gases

Air Industrial Grade, Compressed

Acetylene Industrial Grade, Dissolved (C2H2)

Nitrogen Industrial Grade, Compressed (N2)

Acetylene InstrumentGrade, Dissolved (C2H2)

Nitrogen LaserGrade, Liquid (N2)

Oxygen Industrial Grade, Compressed (O2)

Oxygen Industrial Grade, Liquid (O2)

Nitrous Oxide Engine Boosting

Hydrogen Industrial Grade, Compressed (H2)

Carbon Dioxide Laser Grade (CO2)

Helium Instrument Grade (He)

Helium Zero Grade (He)

Nitrogen Instrument Grade (N2)

For Carbon and Low Alloys Steel

Nitrogen Zero Grade (N2)

Argon Welding Grade, Liquid (Ar)

Carbon Dioxide IndustrialGrade, Compressed (CO2)

Carbon Dioxide Welding Grade, Liquid (CO2)

Dry Ice Pellets, Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Special Lasing Gas Mixtures

For Stainless Steel

Ammonia, Refrigerant R717 (NH3)

For Specialised Processes

NZ : IPRM 2007 : Section 3 : industrial gases

Air Based Gases

Brazing and hard soldering

Can be used in alternative

Used in metallurgical processes

Odourless, colourless and

Does not burn but supports

Compressed air cylinders are an

When it is combined with a

Used to drive pneumatic drills

Used in preference to oxygen

Can be used to dry telephone

NZ : IPRM 2007 : Section 3 : industrial gases

Air Based Gases

* Full cylinder pressure @ 15C

NZ : IPRM 2007 : Section 3 : industrial gases

Air Based Gases

Widely used for reasons of

Purging vessels and pipelines

1. Always identify the contents