Medical Air
Air makes up 99% of the earth’s atmosphere and consists mostly of Oxygen and Nitrogen. Air is colorless, odourless, tasteless and non-toxic. It is non-flammable, but does support combustion.
- Respiratory therapy
- Humidity treatments using nebulizers
|
Limiting Characteristics |
Medical Air |
|
Nitrogen |
Balance |
|
Oxygen (O2) |
19.5 to 23% |
|
Carbon Dioxide(CO2) |
< 500 ppm |
|
Carbon Monoxide(CO) |
< 10 ppm |
|
Total Hydrocarbon (CnHm) |
- |
|
Moisture (H2O) |
- |
|
NOX |
< 5 ppm |
|
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) |
< 5 ppm |