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Treatment of cylinders
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- Cylinders, whether full or empty, must not be used as rollers or supports.
- Only the gas supplier must attempt to mix gases in a cylinder.
- Only the owner of the cylinder, or a person authorized by him, can refill a cylinder.
- Never use a cylinder’s contents for purposes than those intended by the supplier.
- All cylinders used must meet the Department of Transportation requirements published in 49 CFR Part 178, Subpart C, Specification for Cylinders .
- Do not use damaged or defective cylinders.