BOC is changing the identification colours of its gas cylinders as part of a European move to make gases and their associated hazards easy to identify.
The move comes ahead of an EU regulation (BS EN1089-3) due in July 2006, which directs all compressed gas producers to implement a harmonised cylinder colour identification scheme for industrial and special gases.
BOC director of special products, Mike Dennis said: “The safe use and handling of gas is a priority for BOC and ensuring the safety of our customers always begins with clear cylinder identification, backed up by regular safety training and testing of our cylinder products.
“With a range of over 22,000 pure gas and special gas mixtures supplied to a variety of industries, quick identification is crucial and requires a combination of clear labelling and recognised colours to alert all who use gas to the appropriate safety measures.
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