Publications

This publication aims to give recommendations and an overview of the gas industry's current practices to prevent and detect internal corrosion and to avoid overfilling carbon dioxide cylinders and bundles.

This publication provides guidance to minimise the effects of serious road vehicle incidents involving Gases Industry products by providing recommended guidance, training and procedures to be followed.

This publication describes the special requirements and techniques used in handling emergencies involving gas containers. It is intended to be a practical guide for the use of technically competent and trained practitioners.

This publication gives guidance on the key aspects of the periodic inspection and retesting of gas cylinders and gives a structure for the re-testing activity. he publication covers cylinder test stations for the following cylinder types: seamless steel; welded steel; seamless aluminium alloy; welded aluminium alloy; hoop wrapped composite; fully wrapped composite; and cylinders for dissolved acetylene.

This publication applies to gas cylinder packages. It covers the selection and use of specialized leak detection fluids that are suitable for industrial gases including medical and food gases that have particular compatibility requirements, though it may be used as a guideline when fluids are used for leak detection in other gas applications.

The primary objective of this document is to define a philosophy to determine suitable separation distances for all equipment, pipework and storage to allow member companies to develop consistent standards across the industry.

Applies to non-metallic materials which if they ignite or decompose could contaminate the gas stream with toxic products in high pressure customer breathing installations

This publication contains advice concerning cold-drawn hoop-wrapped and fully wrapped composite cylinders using liners from aluminium alloy 6061 and how they could be impacted by the accidental introduction of tap or rain water on the overall life and safety of these cylinders. The publication is intended for those who are responsible for the specifying of new gas cylinders and those who are involved in their periodic inspection and testing.

This publication describes the specification requirements for liquid carbon dioxide in bulk production tanks or intermediate storage tanks at the gas supplier’s depots, for use in foods and beverages such as an ingredient or additive. The publication has been extensively revised to reflect current practices for the sourcing of carbon dioxide. The publication provides recommendations for good practices and guidance on the key characteristics for the quality and purity of carbon dioxide for use in foods and beverages.

This publication is primarily aimed at those responsible for making the assessments and developing the reports and documentation required for Seveso compliance. An accompanying publication will focus on the ongoing responsibilities of site operators to maintain effective safety management systems and to provide guidance on demonstrating to regulatory authorities that Major Accident (MA) hazards are properly managed."