• Chem. Formula : N2O
• Molecular Weight : 44.01
• Grade : Medical

Specifications – Average Chemical Analysis

• Appearance : Colourless Gas (liquid in cylinder)
• Purity : 98 % min
• Nitrogen Dioxide : Max 2 PPM V/V
• Carbon Monoxide : Max 10 PPM V/V
• Carbon Dioxide : Max 300 PPM V/V
• Water : Max 120 PPM V/V
• General Product Information
  • Odor : Odourless
  • Melting point : -90.86 ºC
  • Boiling point : -88.48 ºC
  • Solubility (water) : 0.15 g/100 ml (15 ºC)
  • It is known as “laughing gas” due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as an inhalant drug.

• Uses:
  • It is used as general anesthetic and anesthesia in dentistry.
  • It is used as a leak detecting agent on natural gas pipelines
  • Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a dissociative drug that can cause analgesia, depersonalization, derealization, dizziness, euphoria, and some sound distortion.
• Product Handling & Safety Instructions
  • Nitrous oxide should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed containers
  • Containers of nitrous oxide should be protected from physical damage and should be stored separately from cylinders containing oxygen.
  • Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.
  • Recommended exposure limit (REL) for nitrous oxide of 25 ppm (45 mg/m3).