This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods, packaging and markings of medical oxygen products. This standard applies to gaseous oxygen and liquid oxygen produced by separating air by cryogenic methods, mainly for respiratory and medical purposes. Molecular formula: O2 Relative molecular mass: 31.999 (according to the international relative atomic mass in 1995)
GB 8982-1998 history
2009GB 8982-2009 Oxygen supplies for medicine and aircraft breathing