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This is a label from a compressed oxygen cylinder which contains gas under pressure that must be handled with caution. The label warns of potential fire and explosion hazards that can occur if proper handling instructions are not followed. The oxygen should be stored away from flammable materials and only used with equipment that is rated to withstand the cylinder pressure and has been cleaned for oxygen service. In case of fire, a backflow preventive device should be used in the piping. The oxygen should be used with caution by properly trained personnel and only as a medical emergency for oxygen deficiency or resuscitation. Using high concentrations of oxygen for long periods can be harmful, and patients who have stopped breathing should not be treated with oxygen alone. The label also provides the emergency contact number for the supplier.*