CGA G-4.3 - 1994 CGA Standards for Oxygen ATTENTION!!!

Maxima for Gaseous Type I and Liquid Type II

Type I (Gaseous)

Limiting Characteristics A B C D E F G
Oxygen Min. % (mole) 99.0 99.5 99.5 99.5 99.6 99.995 99.5
Water ppm 50 6.6 8 1.0 2
Dew Point (F) -54.5 -82 -80 -105 -97
Methane 50
Nitrogen 100
Ethylene 0.4
Acetylene 0.1
Carbon Dioxide 300 10 1.0 5
Carbon Monoxide 10 1.0
Total Hydrocarbons (as methane) 50 1.0 25
Ethane & Other Hydrocarbons 6
Nitrous Oxide 4 0.1 2
Halocarbons 2
Solvents 0.2

Type II (Liquid)

Limiting Characteristics A B C D G
Oxygen Min. % (mole) 99.0 99.5 99.5 99.5 99.5
Water ppm 6.6 26.3 6.6 2
Dew Point (F) -63.5 -82 -97
Methane 25
Nitrogen 100
Ethylene 0.2
Acetylene 0.5 0.05
Carbon Dioxide 300 5 5
Carbon Monoxide 10
Total Hydrocarbons (as methane) 67.7 25
Ethane & Other Hydrocarbons 3
Nitrous Oxide 2 2
Halocarbons 1
Solvents 0.1

Note that this is only a chart and does not reflect the standards for filtration, analytical tolerance and other data. This is for quick reference only and you should review the entire document for other specifications relating to process and production.