Substitution of Safer Equipment Brass for Aluminum Regulators FDA 1999
Eliminating hazards by substituting safer equipment or materials is the best method to control workplace hazards. After NIOSH identified the possible risk of fire from the use of aluminum regulators with oxygen cylinders used by firefighters, EMA and in healthcare. Using a regulator constructed of bronze, brass, or other materials with comparable heat-resistant properties is a key safety step because these materials, unlike aluminum, are not likely to promote burning from particle ignition during oxygen flow. NIOSH suggested that users consult with the manufacturer to determine if a regulator is made of aluminum. For more, go to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/oxyrgl.html . This is clipped from the FDA and NIOSH 2001video Hidden Danger: Oxygen Regulator Fires available at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocer/dcm/html/gallery.html .
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