Dip tubes are used to extract the liquid from the cylinder and draw the liquid up through the valve. To identify these cylinders, a white stripe is painted down the length of the cylinder.
Features
- colourless and odourless gas
- 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
- highly soluble in water or moderate pressure
Benefits
- inhibits growth of many fungi and bacteria
- higher density than air: provides good blanketing properties
- BOC sells a range of heated regulators which can be used for increasing flow rates
Applications and use:
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging
- suitable for inerting applications
- carbonation of beverage products
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Hazard
Carbon dioxide is heavier than air: leakage will collect in ducts, drains and low-lying areas.
