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This is a warning message about compressed USP Oxygen gas. It is an oxidizing gas which should be stored and used in a well-ventilated place. A backflow preventative device in the piping and pressure reducing equipment and apparatus designed for oxygen must always be used. The contents should not be used on patients who have stopped breathing unless used in conjunction with resuscitative equipment. The oxygen should be protected from sunlight and the container should not exceed 52°C/125°F. This product is for emergency use by properly trained personnel. For all other medical applications, it is Rx only. Continuous use of high concentrations of oxygen over a long period without monitoring can be harmful. Produced by Air Liquefaction. The product is distributed by Wajor Medical Supply in Longmont, CO.*

This is a label for a container of refrigerated liquid oxygen with a UN number of UN 1073. The container should be kept in an upright position and stored in a well-ventilated place away from combustible materials. The product may cause cryogenic burns, and combustibles coming into contact with the liquid may explode on ignition or impact. Caution should be taken when handling the product and suitable protective equipment should be worn. The container should only be used with equipment that is compatible and rated for cylinder pressure. In case of frostbite, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water and do not rub affected areas. This product is intended for emergency use only when administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation. Uninterrupted use of high concentrations of oxygen over a long duration, without monitoring its effect on oxygen content of arterial blood, may be harmful. The label also lists a supplier's name and contact information.*