The cryogenic vessel shall be properly labeled and color coded according to the medical gas contained in the vessel. Which of the following color-code is used for medical oxygen?
a. Yellow
b. Green
c. Gray
d. Brown
The cryogenic vessel shall be properly labeled and color coded according to the medical gas contained in the vessel. Which of the following color-code is used for medical oxygen?
a. Yellow
b. Green
c. Gray
d. Brown
Answer:Green. As used in this section, "cryogenic vessel" means an insulated metal container in the form of a cylinder or other design used to hold gases that have been liquefied by extreme reductions in temperature.
(C). Each cryogenic vessel subject to this section shall meet the following requirements:
(1). The vessel shall be properly labeled according to the medical gas contained in the vessel.
(2). The vessel shall be color coded as follows:
(a). Air - yellow;
(b). Carbon dioxide - gray;
(c). Cyclopropane - orange;
(d). Helium - brown;
(e). Nitrogen - black;
(f). Nitrous oxide - blue;
(g). Oxygen - green. The colors specified in this division shall not be used for any medical gas other than those specified in this division.
