Gas Cylinder Safety Guidelines

14 Gas Cylinder Safety Guidelines • The CGA Pamphlet C-7: “Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Cylinders.” • The manufacturer or distributor of the gas. Contact EH&S, (515) 294-5359 or ESH, (515) 294-2153 with cylinder use questions. Other Requirements • Only the gas supplier is allowed to mix gases in a cylinder. • Do not use cylinders for any other purpose than holding the contents as received. Damaged or leaking cylinders must be reported to EH&S or Ames Laboratory ESH immediately. • Leaking, defective, fire burned, or corroded containers must not be shipped without prior approval from the supplier.