[filmscanners] Nitrogen gas

["Frank" <degrub@flash.net>]

A word of warning, Nitrogen is particulary nasty in its ability to kill
you. It gives no warning. Your breathing reflex depends on CO and CO2
being present in your lungs. If you inhale a good breath of  nitrogen
your breathing will shut down and you will not recover unless someone
finds you. This happens by direct inhalation and by allowing nitrogen to
flow into a room and deplete the oxygen. Small amounts with  good air
circulation are not usually a problem.  Many companies that work with
nitrogen cylinders store them outside and tube/pipe in the supply to the
use area. Too many people have died by walking into a room that was
filled with nitrogen from a leak or a cylinder left slightly open. Be
cautious if you work with the gas.


Frank Worley
degrub@flash.net


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