Gases Testing

Nitrogen, CO2, CO, Oxygen, Water content, Moisture, Particle Counts, Solid particle content, Oil/Mist SO2, NO2, Hydrocarbon ( C1 to C5), Hydrocarbons (Ethane, Propane, Acetylene, Ethylene) and Hydrogen Sulphide.

Medical oxygen is a critical component in healthcare, essential for patient care in hospitals, emergency services, and home healthcare settings. Ensuring the purity and quality of medical oxygen is paramount to patient safety and therapeutic efficacy. At FARE Labs, we specialize in testing medical oxygen and industrial gases for medical use and diving applications in accordance with ISO 8573-1 and IP-2018 standards. This rigorous testing ensures that the oxygen supplied meets the highest quality specifications, free from harmful contaminants.

Importance of Testing Medical Oxygen

The quality of medical oxygen is vital for:

• Patient Safety: Contaminants in medical oxygen can pose serious health risks to patients, particularly those with respiratory conditions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to industry standards ensuring that medical gas suppliers meet legal and safety requirements.
• Operational Integrity: Ensuring the purity of medical oxygen helps maintain the integrity of medical procedures and therapies.

The classification of contaminants in compressed air and gases, focusing on three main types of impurities:

1. Particulate Contaminants: Solid particles that may enter the gas supply, potentially causing harm.
2. Water: Moisture that can lead to corrosion and microbial growth.
3. Oil: Hydrocarbon contamination that may interfere with medical applications. The standard specifies acceptable levels of these contaminants, ensuring that medical gases, including oxygen, are safe and effective for use.

Our Testing Process

At FARE Labs, we follow a comprehensive testing protocol for medical oxygen using Gas Chromatographic analysis. The following steps are involved:

1. Sample Collection
To ensure integrity samples of medical oxygen are collected using sterile, contamination-free Tedlar Bags (PTFE/Polypropylene) on site.

2. Analysis of Contaminants
We conduct a series of tests to evaluate the purity of medical oxygen, including:

• Particulate Matter Analysis: Using optical and gravimetric methods to quantify solid contaminants.
• Water Content Determination: Employing techniques like Karl Fischer titration to measure moisture levels.
• Oil Content Testing: Using gas chromatography (GC) to detect and quantify hydrocarbons.

FARE Labs provides ISO/IEC 17025 training to students pursuing graduation/post-graduation from various universities and institutes. Hands-on training to the staff provides them an opportunity to understand the working of sophisticated instruments.  Our comprehensive training programs are designed to provide in depth knowledge of Indian and International standards focusing on quality management systems and technical competence for laboratories. Join us at FARE Labs Pvt. Ltd. to become a qualified professional in a rapidly evolving field of testing and calibration.