1. The one resource more universities and labs
rely on for what they need — everyday!
The BEST Value in GASES, EQUIPMENT,
SAFETY PRODUCTS, and SERVICES for
Universities& Research Laboratories
Products and Services
Guide
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Only Airgas provides complete,
value-added solutions
The purchasing decisions you
make on behalf of your university
department or laboratory have to
help you perform at peak efficiency
and accuracy, and keep your costs
in line.
Partnering with Airgas means you
have complete access to all the
gases, gas equipment, cryogenics,
MRO, and safety products you need
— all from one source.
You get streamlined procurement
with one expert point of contact.
Easy, straightforward invoicing.
More effective, more efficient
inventory management. More
savings. And more time for you
to concentrate on your business.
Universities and research laboratories across the country
rely on Airgas every day for laboratory gas equipment,
welding equipment and supplies used for maintenance
and repair, safety equipment used throughout their
campuses, laboratory design services, dry ice and
refrigerants, easy-to-use eProcurement solutions, and the
supply chain expertise to make sure they have what they
need when they need it.
all the
gases, equipment,
safety products and
services you use everyday –
at a lower total cost
You may know Airgas as the nation’s leading supplier of gases,
but we’re much more than that.
The right expertise
We’ll answer all of your questions
about product availability, technical
specifications, pricing and shipping.
Our safety specialists are committed
to providing the best laboratory
safety products, value and service
you’ll find anywhere. With
specialists located coast to coast,
we’ll help you with:
• On-site surveys
• Inventory control
• Product analysis
• Technical support
• Cost-saving initiatives
• Hazard assessment
• New product information
The right locations
With more than 1,100 locations
nationwide, your supplies are
available whenever you need them.
We’re ready to serve you from
our more than 850 retail stores,
branches, gas fill plants, specialty
gas laboratories, production
facilities and distribution centers.
Airgas also distributes products and
services through eBusiness, catalogs
and telesales channels. Our national
scale and local, personalized service
provide a competitive edge:
- 60% of the population served
within one day
– 96% of the population served
within two days
Orders received by 5 p.m.
local time are shipped the
same day from six Airgas
Distribution Centers:
– Bristol, PA (Philadelphia)
– Coppell, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth)
– Duluth, GA (Atlanta)
– Germantown, WI (Milwaukee)
– Hamilton, OH (Cincinnati)
– Whittier, CA (Los Angeles)
Strategically Placed Distribution Centers
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Airgas has the technical know-how
and national presence to meet
your needs for high-purity gases
and precision blends, whether you
manage a single facility or multiple
sites across the country.
Airgas has the industry’s largest
network of laboratories, filling
locations, and service locations
nationwide. It includes nine national
and more than 60 regional specialty
gas labs, two equipment centers,
and one research and development
center. Approximately two-thirds
of Airgas specialty gas labs are ISO
9001 registered and three are also
ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Meeting
the highest standards for quality
management is important
to us because it is important to
our customers.
Airgas engineers developed a
totally computerized and automated
high-tolerance specialty gas filling
system so you get precise, quality
gas mixtures every time. Called
AcuGrav™
, this proprietary system
is in place at all Airgas specialty gas
filling locations so you’re assured of
getting gases you can rely on—
every time.
The National Institute of Standards and
Technology trusts Airgas — so can you
The National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) selected
Airgas to provide the Standard
Reference Materials (SRMs) gas
mixtures used worldwide. NIST
SRMs are the yardstick by which
all other gas mixtures are measured.
High-performance gases for demanding applications
SPECIALTY
GASESFROM AIRGAS
Airgas AcuGrav™
technology is a
quantum leap in specialty gas filling. This
major breakthrough by Airgas engineers
totally computerizes and automates the
multi-component specialty gas filling process
providing you with gas mixture consistency,
precision and peace of mind.
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Our dedicated staff of laboratory
and specialty gas equipment
technicians is focused on providing
the right equipment and custom-
systems solutions for your specific
needs. From analytical pressure
regulators (general-purpose,
high-pressure, and special service),
change over panels and accessories,
to gas generators, manifold
assemblies, flow meters, pressure
gauges, valves, pigtails, hoses,
and more …
you’ll find it with Airgas.
The best high-purity
point-of-use equipment
The equipment that comes in
contact with your gas stream has
a direct impact on the consistency
of your laboratory performance.
You can rely on Airgas to help
you get the most out of your
laboratory processes.
We design custom gas management
systems specifically for specialty
gases, process chemicals, and
industrial applications
using flammable, toxic,
corrosive, high-purity,
high-pressure, and
high-flow systems.
We also provide
complete project
management with
an emphasis on
safety, incorporat-
ing fully automated
gas cabinets, gas
detection and
monitoring
support systems, plus back-up
safety systems.
Whether your gas is delivered in
high-pressure or low-pressure
cylinders, liquid cylinders, Micro-
Bulk or bulk, Airgas has everything
you need to get the gas to every
point of use—quickly, safely,
and free of contaminants.
And if you want to generate your
own gas, we’re happy to advise
which gas generator is appropriate
for your processes. You can choose
from hydrogen, helium, nitrogen,
or zero air generators.
High-performance equipment for demanding applications
your one source FOR
Laboratory
Gas equipment
and gas delivery systems
7. Flexible hoses, fittings,
chromatographically cleaned tubing
Airgas carries a complete line of
flexible hoses and fittings for your
gas delivery systems.
We offer CGA (Compressed Gas
Association) fittings in all types
of materials with a check valve
incorporated into the nose. This
prevents large amounts of air
from entering your system when
changing cylinders and
is a critical component to
assuring consistent results
from your
gas chromatograph.
Airgas also has
chromatographically
cleaned tubing in coils and
sticks, in both copper and
stainless steel. This is the
correct type of tubing you
need to build any system
for gas chromatography or
other analytical applications.
Changeover Manifolds
Airgas offers a wide range of
changeover manifolds for all
analytical, life science, LCMS,
ICP, and other high-
purity applications, as
well as for CO2 lasers.
We’ll help you select the
right manifold for your
application and budget.
Airgas manifolds have many
different features that differentiate
one series from another. All are
specially cleaned for all
of your analytical or life
science applications and
are designed for years of
worry free performance.
All manifolds have
high-purity, leak-tight
flexible pigtails with
check valve cylinder
connections that prevent
air from entering the system during
cylinder change outs. Our manifolds
can have alarms installed at the
factory or can easily be added in
the field to provide visual, as well
as email notifications of when the
system switches from one active
bank to the reserve or if one bank
depletes unexpected. All manifold
components are of a bar stock body
construction, and have stainless
steel diaphragms.
Excess-flow valves, check
valves, safety relief valves, flash
arrestors, tee purges, needle valves,
diaphragm valves
We carry every type of valve
required by code, as well as any
valve you might need for your
gas delivery systems.
Excess-flow valves should
be on every flammable,
toxic, corrosive or poison
gas system to prevent
large amounts of gas from
escaping and causing a
catastrophic event.
We offer shut-off valves
in needle and packless
diaphragm design, as well
as check valves and flash
arrestors in all materials.
All of our valves are
in stock and ready for
same-day shipping.
Visit our website
www.airgas.comSGcatalog.com
to view our complete laboratory gas
equipment offering. Follow the link
on the website to contact your local
specialty gas specialist, or call
Toll-Free 800-939-5711
Cylinder storage and restraints
Airgas offers a complete line of
cylinder restraints, stands, and racks
in metal and composite materials.
We’ll help you decide the most
cost-effective way to store cylinders
and comply with
NFPA (National
Fire Protection
Agency) and
local codes.
Cylinder Carts
Airgas has a complete line
of cylinder carts to help
you safely move gas
and liquid (dewar)
cylinders around your
facility. Our dewar
carts are specifically
designed to enable one
person to easily move a
dewar without the risk
of back injury.
Gas flow control meters
From mass flow controllers to
electronic flow meters, Airgas
has what you need. We’ll recom-
mend the right
solution for your gas
and your specific flow
requirements. We’ll
even design a system
so you can monitor or
control
gas flow from a
remote location.
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Airgas and Parker have partnered
to provide the most comprehensive
portfolio of gas generators to
meet your requirements for gas,
purity and flow. We have the most
complete line of hydrogen, zero air,
and nitrogen generators for all of
your analytical applications, as well
as specific units for LC/MS and
other application specific generators.
Airgas gas generators use
membrane, PSA, and catalyst
technologies to generate
research-grade gases. We offer
hydrogen generators in both
carrier- and fuel-grade purity.
Nitrogen generators are designed
to continually transform standard
compressed air into commercially
sterile nitrogen at safe, regulated
pressures without
operator attention. Hydrogen
generators eliminate hazardous
hydrogen storage. Zero Air
generators are ideal for FID
applications and allow instrument
users of high volumes of zero air to
economically produce zero air.
Airgas generator portfolio includes:
• Hydrogen
(for both carrier and fuel)
• Zero Air
• Nitrogen
• FID Gas Stations
• FT-IR purge gas
• TOC
• ICP spectrometer nitrogen
Visit our website
www.airgasSGcatalog.com
to view our complete offering,
or call us Toll-Free: 800-939-5711
You’ll find a wide variety with Airgas
the best alternative
for cylinder gases
GAS
Generators
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Nanotechnology could quite possibly be the gateway
to science’s greatest innovations. Breakthroughs in
nanotechnology are already credited with creating new
and better products, such as sunscreens, stain- and
wrinkle-resistant clothing, scratch-resistant coatings,
antibacterial bandages, and much more. Whether you’re
working on a specific nanotechnology research and
development project or building a complete nanotechnology
center, you’ll find Airgas has the right gases, gas delivery
systems, and expertise to help you and your work succeed.
Specialty gas cabinets
Nanotechnology requires ultra-high
purity gases (UHP) and very precise
gas delivery systems. Airgas has a
complete line of gas cabinets, from
manual to fully automatic. We’ll
make sure your gases are stored in
the correct type of enclosure with
the proper controls based on the
classifications of gases used.
Airgas automated gas cabinets are
among the safest and most reliable
UHP gas equipment available. Our
FlexGas™
cylinder gas cabinets
accommodate up to four high-purity
gases with manual gas panels for
each gas. And our CiphercoN™
automated gas cabinets’ modular
design allows us to customize them
to your exact needs.
Gas panels
Airgas MicroLine™
and SymplicitY™
auto-switchover panels for UHP
specialty gases are a must for any
gas distribution system within
a nanotechnology environment.
They’re ideal for automatically
switching from cylinders or dewars
to backup cylinders or dewars.
You can program the switchover
based on low pressure or weight. A
conveniently mounted status center
with our SymplicitY™
panels house
a PLC display and control touchpad.
Expertise
If you’re not sure what local codes
or regulations apply to the gases
you need, the quantity and types
of gases you can have on site, and
what safety features you need,
Airgas can help. Our specialists are
thoroughly trained and experienced
in helping our nanotechnology
customers design and manage their
gases and gas delivery systems.
Gases, gas delivery systems, and expertise
products and
services for
nanotechnology
10. Airgas maintains complete versatility in gas delivery options to make sure you get exactly what you need. We’ve
created the industry’s best supply modes and supply chain so you not only get what you need, but we deliver it
exactly where and when you need it. From high- and low-pressure cylinders, and liquid cylinders/dewars to
microbulk and bulk, you’ll find it with Airgas.
Cylinders
We have nearly ten million cylinders
in circulation supporting customers’
needs. High-pressure cylinders for
Argon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium,
Hydrogen, and Airgas Gold®
Gas
—mixtures for welding shielding
applications—are available in sizes
from 20 cubic feet to over 300 cubic
feet. Low-pressure cylinders are
available for propane, propylene
and other fuel gases. Laboratory
specialty gases are available in
high- or low-pressure, depending
upon the gas.
Liquid cylinders/dewars
If you use large numbers of cylinders,
you may consider liquid cylinders as
a more efficient supply mode. These
vacuum-jacketed containers hold
liquefied gases and are designed for
reliable, economical transportation.
Liquid cylinder capacity is measured
in liters. The most common delivery
sizes are 160, 180, and 230 liters.
Delivery pressures range from
22 PSIG up to 320 PSIG.
Bulk and MicroBulk
For the highest-volume gas users,
bulk deliveries provide the most
cost-effective solution. Airgas bulk
tanks are installed at the customer’s
site and regular bulk-truck deliveries
are scheduled. Typical bulk and micro-
bulk gases include Nitrogen, Oxygen,
Argon, Helium and Carbon Dioxide.
Proven delivery systems for every application and location
A FULL RANGE OF
GAS SUPPLY
MODES
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It’s always best to consult your Airgas
representative about the packaging,
delivery, and storage of gases. The
following information provides delivery
mode guidelines based on gas usage
during a one-week time period.
In addition to cylinders, liquid cylinders,
MicroBulk, and bulk deliveries, Airgas
also provides tube trailers and other
high-pressure ground storage solutions.
Determining the Best Supply Mode
Up to 300 cubic feet of gas Up to 5,000
cubic feet of gas
Up to 50,000
cubic feet of gas
Up to 60,000
cubic feet of gas
Liquid cylinders
contain large
volumes of
liquefied gas.
With
MicroBulk
delivery from
Airgas, liquefied gas
is delivered into Perma-Cyl
storage vessels and then
transported or piped to the
point of use.
Airgas provides
customers with
bulk gas systems
that fit their needs,
their schedule,
and their cost-
saving goals.
Cylinders
Dewars
MicroBulk
Bulk, Tube Trailers
(“Merchant”)
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Complete cryogenic solutions for medical and biopharmaceutical research
Airgas Engineers the
right solutions for
life sciences
From cryogenic storage systems and liquid
nitrogen to vacuum-insulated piping and
redundant monitoring and alarm systems,
Airgas is the one source for advice and
support for protecting irreplaceable biological
and clinical samples.
Cryogenic repository systems
• Custom cryorepository systems
• Liquid nitrogen supply
• Expandable VIP supply lines
• Remote monitoring and
data logging
• Technical support
Total Integration Approach
Long-term, secure storage of
biological materials is a critical
challenge faced by institutions in the
life science and healthcare industries.
All too often, storage requirements
outgrow the capacity of the facility.
Systems become a mixture of
components that are difficult to
maintain and validate. Building a
new system demands large capital
outlay and requires valuable personnel
time to commission, operate and
monitor the equipment.
Airgas offers a proven and cost-
effective solution: Total System
Integration. From engineering and
design through installation, main-
tenance, monitoring and validation,
Airgas provides customers with
technologically advanced on-site
or off-site cryorepository facilities
specifically tailored to both current
and future storage requirements.
You are assured of having a
fully validated, state-of-the-art
facility that has the potential
to grow with your storage
needs. Best of all, the facility
is monitored on a 24/7 basis
and all critical data, including
storage temperature and liquid
nitrogen levels, are logged.
In the event of a failure, long
duration hold times and
redundant backup systems are
designed into the facility. The
result of Airgas’ Total System
Integrationisasolutionthat
reducesriskandanxietyassociated
with the long-term storage of
critical biological materials at
cryogenic temperatures.
Protect your frozen assets.
VACUUM-
INSULATED
PIPING
PERMACYL
CRYO-
STORAGE
CONTROL
RATE
FREEZER
WORKING
FREEZER
HIGH-EFFICIENCY
CRYO-STORAGE
TANKS
O2
DEFICIENCY
ALARM
ON-SITE
DATA
ACQUISITION
EXTERIOR
LN2 FILL BOX
SHIPPING
STATION
COMPLETE MONITORED MAINTAINED SYSTEM
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Your one source for Cryogenics, Eguipment, Services and Support
Custom floor plans
are designed to
maximize floor
space utilization
• New facility planning, design
and engineering
• Installation and commissioning
of system
• Low-touch operation
• Validation
• Preventative maintenance and
complete system warranty
• Automatic LN2 supply
management
• 24/7 temperature monitoring
and data logging
• Emergency response
• Total project financing (optional)
• Procedure and staff training
Total System Integration Includes:
Manufacturing
Nitrogen, oxygen, air, process chemicals
Gas Chromatography/GC
Analytical pure and high-tolerance specialty gases
for MS, ICPMS, ICP, and FID
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance/NMR
Helium and nitrogen cryogens, cryogen
handling equipment
Additional Research
Nitrogen for electron microscopes, oxygen for
fermentation Safe-T-Cyl™
lecture bottle replacement
Glove Boxes
Nitrogen and argon supplied in bulk, MicroBulk,
or dewars
Mechanical and Other Storage
Backup cryogen systems using nitrogen or carbon dioxide,
supply mode changeover equipment, dry ice, scales
Liquid Nitrogen/LIN Storage
Nitrogen supplied in bulk, MicroBulk, or dewars;
cryogen handling equipment; refrigerators, freezers,
and inventory rack systems
Liquid Chromatography/LC
Helium purge gas, solvents
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You’ll find it all with Airgas
Cryogenic
storage
and safety solutions
CryoCarts
are designed for easy loading of biological
samples into canes, boxes, racks, or frames.
Approximate temperature
hold time with the lid in
place is 18 hours.
Mid-range Capacity Storage
provide optimum storage
capacity for vials and boxes.
Designed for minimal
consumption of
liquid nitrogen.
Here are just a few of the storage solutions you’ll find with us ...
You’ll find safety equipment and accessories like these –
and a whole lot more – with Airgas ...
Cryo Gloves
protect your hands
and arms from
cryogenic liquid
splashes—not for
immersion in
cryogenic liquids
and other ultra-cold
environments.
Cryo Aprons
provide full frontal protection
from cryogenic splashes
and contact with cold
surfaces. Adjustable at
the neck and waist for a
comfortable fit.
Liquid Nitrogen/
LN2 Sticks
are a simple, effective
way to measure the non-
visible level of liquid
nitrogen in a vessel.
Simply insert it into the
container then rapidly
wave it in the air to allow frost to form on the
stick, indicating the liquid level in the vessel.
Faceshields
offer both splash and
impact protection.
Ratchet headgear
adjusts quickly for
a comfortable fit.
Clear shields are
easily replaced.
Cryo Claw
is the safe, easy way to extract vials or boxes from the bottom of cryogenic vessels.
Fits vessel openings as small as two inches.
CryoCube™
is the right cryogenic shipping solution for
your biological samples. It charges in less
than an hour and is the perfect dry shipper
because it keeps your samples at -105°C for
up to five days.
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From Gases and Cryogenics to Components and Complete Systems ...
Airgas has what you need to store and protect your valuable samples
Airgas also delivers
peace of mind
Regulatory Compliance
Best Practices
Increased governmental regulation
requires primary and secondary data
recording and documentation that
biological material has been stored
at appropriate temperatures over
time. Multiple level alarm systems,
redundant data monitoring and
recording are standard features of
the Airgas Total System Integration.
Reduce Risk
Protect Your Work
Reduce the risk to your
cryopreserved materials. The
security of liquid nitrogen supply,
the reliability of high-efficiency
storage units, and the reassurance
that critical data is monitored and
recorded on redundant systems in
real-time add up to the longest hold
time in the industry.
Simplify
Low-Touch Systems
Airgas’ low-touch systems allow
your staff to better manage their
time and resources. Systems are
fully maintained and monitored
by Airgas, allowing your staff
to concentrate on their area
of expertise.
Preventive Maintenance
Proactive, Not Reactive
As part of the standard Airgas
cryorepository offering, all
preventive maintenance is included.
As with all equipment, freezers
require maintenance and calibration.
Over time, parts wear and ice builds
up. Regular maintenance and
cleaning keeps systems operating
efficiently and effectively.
Monitoring
Airgas cryorepositories are
monitored in real-time and all data
is stored automatically for audit
purposes. System status displayed
locally on-site. All vital signs are
monitored on redundant and
independent systems:
• Liquid nitrogen supply levels
• Cryo-storage unit temperatures
(top and bottom)
• Cryo-storage unit liquid level
• Data is stored on-site
• Alerts are sent via pager, email,
and telephone
Liquid Nitrogen Tanks
Storage tanks can be located either
inside or outside the storage facility.
• Remote filling—reducing
disruption to your facility
and to lab personnel
• Airgas offers a range of vessels
including small portable dewars
to large storage systems
• Telemetry assures no product
run-outsReduces staff hours spent on non-core activities
Vacuum-Insulated Piping
Vacuum insulated piping system
is designed with extra drops and
bayonets for easy expansion as the
need arises.
• Multiple drops and bayonets
permit uncomplicated
facility expansion
• Low heat gain and low pressure
drop design reduce liquid
nitrogen usage
• Designed for overhead installation
to eliminate the clutter of hoses
• Hot gas bypass valve is vented
to the exterior through a stainless
steel vent system
Eliminates the ‘hodge podge’ look and feel of homegrown systems
Proves samples are kept cold
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Airgas has more than 400 safety
specialists who are among the
most knowledgeable people in
the industry. And, because of our
partnership with leading safety
products manufacturers, Airgas has
easy access to the latest technical
information, product specifications,
support and training. Whatever
your question or need, you’ll find the
right person and the right solution at
Airgas. With six distribution centers,
more than 850 stores, more than 400
safety specialists, and over 30,000
safety products, Airgas is positioned
to be your single-source supplies
for all your safety equipment needs.
From safety glasses and personal
protective equipment to custom
safety signs to support training and
area protection, wwe have the safety
products and expertise to keep your
facility safe and in compliance.
The right people with the right solutions
SAFETY
PRODUCTS
AND EXPERTISE
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The ONE place that commercial and research laboratories
find all of these leading safety brands and more
Hand Protection
• Disposables
• Chemical
• Specialty
First Aid
• Kits
• Biohazard
• Burn Care
Facility
• Matting
• Signs and Information
• Spill Control and Containment
• Flammable Storage
Respiratory and Instrumentation
• Disposable Respirators
• Powered
Air-Purifying
Respirators
• Gas Detectors
Eye/Face Protection
• Eyewear
• Goggles
• Eye/Facewash
• Faceshields
Protective Clothing
• Disposable
• Coveralls
• Lab Coats
• Bouffants and Booties
We offer the broadest range of safety products, including:
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About CO2 and Dry Ice
CO2 gas is inert, colorless, odorless
and tasteless and it is a part of the
earth’s natural atmospheric make-
up. Airgas does not originate CO2;
instead Airgas recycles CO2 that
comes from the earth, refineries
or exhaust streams by cleaning
the gas and making it into a safe
quality product for medical, food
and beverage use. Cleaning CO2 is
good for the environment and Airgas
provides safe products both in a
liquefied and solid form.
Dry ice is created by compressing
liquid CO2 under extreme pressure
forming a solid shape which can be
made in many sizes by extruding
or cutting. Dry ice has a cooling
property of approximately 245 BTU’s
per lb. or -109°F. The properties of
dry ice make it 1.5 times denser than
air, cools at five times the rate wet ice
and used in applications where super
cooling is required. Because dry ice
is compressed gas, a natural process
called sublimation occurs during
the refrigeration process converting
the solid form back into a gas. This
clean coolant process is effective
and eliminates most of the
disadvantages associated with
alternative solutions.
If you’re looking for dry ice, you’ll find it with Airgas. As the largest supplier of dry ice, Airgas has established a
series of production plants across the nation to develop a secure supply source. Distribution Branches are located in
strategic locations throughout the country to provide service to key industries including universities and labs.
Quality, reliability and service are the key drivers that enable Airgas to grow with organizations who depend on dry
ice and cold shipping supplies.
Dry ice is used in many areas: shipping, experiments, preservation, specimens, shrinking, cleaning and freezing.
Airgas offers other products like gel packs and cold shipping containers that are used in conjunction with dry ice to
maintain temperature integrity. Call Airgas today at 1-877-ICE-NOW1 or visit our website at www.airgasdryice.com.
LARGEST U.S. SUPPLIER OF
DRY ICE
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About Cold Shipping Containers and Gel Packs
Dry ice used in conjunction with special cold shipping
boxes and gel packs extend the shipping time for special
needs. Cold shipping products come in a variety of
different sizes for all types of applications. Each cold
shipping container is sized with the correct wall
thickness and special tolerances for lids to extend the
coolant time. Custom cardboard boxes are designed
to provide an extra layer of protection and cooling
factor for the cold shipping boxes.
Airgas gel packs are non-toxic and come in different
sizes depending on each application. Purchasing cold
shipping products through Airgas reduces the minimum
order requirements, reduces damages, cuts down on
losses and reduces shipping costs.
For all your refrigerated solutions
call 1-877-ICE-NOW1
or visit www.airgasdryice.com
Blasting and Cryo Pellets
Model HR04PModel HR11P2-LC
Cut Block Standard and Rice Pellets
Whole BlockAirline CutHalf Cut Block
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In addition to Airgas’ complete line
of industrial and medical gases,
Airgas is the leading supplier of
refrigerant gases in the U.S. From
a nationwide network of stocking
points, Airgas maintains the widest
selection of refrigerants, used for
air conditioning and refrigeration
applications, including automotive
air conditioning. Our supply
includes all refrigerants types, such
as R-22, R-410A, R-134a and much
more. As a major customer of the
four major refrigerant chemical
manufacturers, Airgas also
carries all the newly developed,
next-generation refrigerant
alternatives commercially available
today. These include R407A and
R-438A. All are available in
standard industry cylinder sizes for
next-day delivery.
When you think refrigerants, think Airgas
Airgas.....
KEEPING HIGHER
LEARNINGCOOL
21. Under the guidelines of the Clean
Air Act, today the air conditioning
and refrigerated industries are
facing the challenges of a world-
wide phase-out of the production
of HCFC refrigerants. This includes
R-22, the most widely used
refrigerant worldwide.
Airgas is committed to the refrigerant
industry and has developed the
most comprehensive refrigerant
recycling and reclamation programs
available, which support the effects
of this unprecedented production
phase-out. To further support our
commitment, Airgas currently owns
and operates two state-of-the art
reclamation facilities for the recycling
of refrigerant gases to restore them
to industry standard specification
AHRI-700. Additionally, Airgas
has invested in the development
of reclamation equipment using
the most advanced technologies,
providing the capacity to recycle
several millions pounds of used
refrigerants per year.
Airgas is dedicated to preserving
the future supply of R-22 as well
as other refrigerants already
phased-out by EPA regulations.
These include such refrigerants as
CFC’s R-11, R-113, R-114, R-500 and
R-12, all currently available from
Airgas. Today Airgas buys all used
refrigerants from the industry for
reclamation and our programs and
offers for buy-back, banking, process
and exchange are second to none.
Refrigerant supply and reclamation
are not all Airgas provides the
HVACR industry. Our patented
RPS equipment is a high-speed,
transportable reclamation unit
which can reclaim refrigerants
on-site at speeds of 2,700 pounds
per hour, returning refrigerants
that meet or exceed the AHRI-700
standard. Certified Airgas field
technicians also provide
dehydration and flushing services
designed to remove moisture from
any refrigerant system regardless
of size or capacity.
Airgas is a full-service refrigerant
supplier, providing refrigerant gases
and refrigerant service solutions to
our customers coast to coast.
Think Airgas for
refrigerants.
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Safe-T-Cyl™
is the environmentally
friendly, returnable small-volume
specialty gas cylinder that puts
an end to all your lecture bottle
disposable concerns. It’s perfect
for university and research
laboratories because it’s safe,
simple, good for the environment,
and easy on your budget.
Lecture bottle disposal is a
major concern and expense. With
Safe-T-Cyl™
, there are no disposal
costs or hazardous waste concerns.
Airgas picks up your used
Safe-T-Cyl™
cylinders and
refills them.
Eliminate the headaches and hassles of lecture bottle replacement
Airgas Safe-T-CYL™
Lecture bottle
Replacement
Eliminate the headaches & hassles of lecture bottle disposal.
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It’s about safety
Traditional lecture bottles present a
potential hazard if the valve is
damaged. The unique Safe-T-Cyl™
valve shroud does double duty:
it effectively prevents the cylinder
from rolling, thereby protecting the
valve from damage due to falls or
impact, and the handle allows you
to carry the lecture bottle safely
wherever it’s needed.
It’s about cost savings
Lecture bottle disposal costs range
from expensive for inert gases to
unaffordable for unusual or highly
toxic gases. Because Safe-T-Cyl™
is
returnable and refillable, there are
no disposal costs. Period.
It’s about quality
Safe-T-Cyl™
has built-in flow
control thanks to a specially
designed valve that provides
precise, consistent gas flow.
Safe-T-Cyl™
is available with these
top-quality gases from Airgas:
• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2 )
• Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
• Ammonia (NH3)
• Chlorine (Cl)
It’s about you
Safe-T-Cyl™
is specifically designed
for lecture bottle users like you.
It’s the ultimate portable system:
heavy-duty durability, lightweight
package and returnable for
refilling. Streamlined Safe-T-Cyl™
is safe, convenient, efficient and
cost effective. You’ll save money
and time with Safe-T-Cyl™
.
And with the Airgas nationwide
distribution network of about 1,100
locations, you can always count
on us to deliver the right gases at
the right time, wherever they are
Integrated Handle –
for easy, comfortable handling
Built-in Flow Control –
specially engineered valve
provides precise consistent
gas flow
Dual-valve Design –
improves overall safety
with redundant shutoff
Unique Cowling –
protects valve from
falls and impacts
Refillable and Returnable –
eliminates hazardous
waste disposal costs,
environmentally friendly
Switch to SAFE-T-CYL™
...
the environmentally friendly, returnable small-volume gas cyliner
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Unmatched product range. Measurable
savings. Versatility in delivery options
That sums up Airgas’ position with
industrial gases. We offer industrial
gas products as diverse as the
industries we serve. We provide
attractive economies of scale
because of the purchasing power
of our national network. And we
have proven delivery systems for
every industrial gas application
and location.
Gold Gas®
Premium Shielding Gases
It’s the smallest cost in your
welding applications. Yet the right
shielding gas can have the greatest
impact on your total cost. At Airgas,
we understand how shielding gases
influence the quality of your weld,
the productivity of your labor and
the profitability of your business.
Our welding process specialists,
including certified welding inspectors,
will help you determine which
of our seven Airgas Gold Gas®
mixes best fits your needs. And
with nearly 800 Airgas locations
nationwide, we can produce and
distribute your Gold Gas, whether
you have one facility across the
street or many facilities across the
nation. It’s a unique combination
of the right product and the right
expertise—right where you need it.
Precise-Mixture Gas Blenders
In today’s metal fabrication environ-
ment, improving productivity and
quality are the keys to survival and
success. That’s why more and more
applications requiring high volumes
of pre-mixed gases are supplied
with gas blended on site. Airgas
MicroBulk or bulk deliveries are
more cost effective than
high-pressure or liquid cylinders.
And when you use an Airgas
blender, mixes are more precise
and consistent across a wide range
of flow rates.
What you need to get the job done right
The Leading Distributor of
Industrial Gases
And welding
equipment
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A process we know well
Airgas welding process specialists
make it their job to find ways to
improve your welding process and
maximize cost-efficiency. Many of
these specialists are Certified
Inspectors (CWI) and/or Certified
Welding Educators (CWE), and
all have accumulated years of
experience on the job. That means
they know the welding jobs and the
challenges that you face.
Metal Fabrication Automation –
The one-source solution for improving
quality and profitability
With roots deeply imbedded in the
metal fabrication industry, Airgas
has decades of experience providing
the right solutions for fabricators’
most formidable challenges. We help
customers make the right automated
welding and cutting decisions so
their operations run efficiently,
the products they turn out are top
quality, and their business is more
competitive and profitable. Airgas,
through its Advanced Fabrication
Technologies group, provides a wide
variety of solutions from process
evaluations and recommendations,
equipment sourcing, installation,
and servicing, to complete
supply chain management for
gases, consumables, and safety
products. Our relationship with
customers extends far beyond the
sale and installation. We have a
vested interest in each customer’s
continued success and view
each relationship as an
ongoing partnership.
Contact your localAirgas representative
to find out howAirgasAdvanced
Fabrication Technologies can help
your operations.
www.airgasunivlabs.com
We know welding
Airgas is the largest distributor of welding supplies in North America.
We offer the broadest range of welding power sources from the industry’s top brands.
Fume
Extraction
MIG
Engine DrivesPlasma Cutters
AC/DC TIG
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Gas Equipment
As the industry leader in packaged
gases, Airgas also supplies a
complete range of oxy-fuel cutting,
welding and brazing outfits, torches
and regulators from industry
leading brands such as:
Replacement torch tips for all major
brands including Airco®
, Harris®
,
Meco®
, Oxweld®
, Smith and Victor®
.
Shielding gas kits for MIG machines
ranging from 135 amps to
industrial sizes. All the essential
support equipment needed for
oxy-fuel cutting...welding hoses,
adapters and fittings, cylinder carts,
cylinder wrenches, torch and spark
lighters and flints.
Regulators
Our extensive offering of industrial
gas pressure and flow control
equipment includes:
• Single Stage Regulators –
pressure regulation recommended
for applications where slight
delivery pressure increases
(due to decreasing cylinder
pressures) will not affect the
performance characteristics of
the work or test results
• Two Stage Regulators – pressure
regulation recommended
for applications that require
a constant delivery pressure
over a range of decreasing
inlet pressures
• Flowmeters – flow regulation
via a calibrated tube delivered at
a constant pressure
• Flowguages – flow regulation
via a gauge delivered at a
constant pressure
Equipment is available for cylinders,
high pressure, liquid, pipeline and
high flow applications. Regulator
connections are dependent on gas
type and delivery method.
Airgas is the largest distributor of welding supplies in
North America and has what you need to get the job done.
EVERYTHING FOR
WELDING
AND CUTTING
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Filler Metals
Airgas offers all of the major brands
and types of welding and brazing
filler metals for most processes
and applications. Processes – Stick,
TIG, MIG, Sub-Arc and Oxy-fuel gas
welding and brazing
Types – Carbon/Mild Steel, Low
Alloy Steels, Stainless Steel, Hard
Facing, Maintenance Alloys,
Aluminum and Bronze Alloys
Welding Support
Airgas is the leading distributor of
welding and cutting equipment and
supporting items.
• Plasma Torches, Parts
and Consumables
• MIG Guns, Parts and
Consumables
• TIG Torches, Parts
and Consumables
• Tungsten Electrodes,
and Grinders
• Accessories (Welding
Chemicals, Paints and Markers,
Cable, Chipping Hammers,
Pliers, Ground Clamps,
Cable Covers, etc.)
Airgas offers all major brands including Radnor®
, Tregakiss, Bernard®
,
Tweco®
, Miller, Lincoln®
, Binzel®
, Thermal Dyanmics®
and Hypthertherm®
.
MRO Supplies
Airgas provides custom band saw
blades for all makes and models of
band saws along with many other
common maintenance and repair
tools and consumable items used
in labs and universities.
Airgas provides common
maintenance and repair tools
and consumable items used in
labs and universities such as:
• A general-purpose line of
abrasives includes depressed
center wheels, cut-off wheels,
fiber discs, flap discs, file belts
and other abrasives
• Cup, wheel, and end brushes
which are ideal for fast cutting
in maintenance and light
industrial applications
• Power tools from name brand
suppliers including angle
grinders, die grinders, drills
and drivers
• Various cutting tools such as chop
saws, reciprocating saws and
blades, band saws
and blades,
mag drills
and accessories
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Airgas provides more options
to accommodate the ways you do
business, and offers more ways
to streamline your supply chain
management. At www.airgas.com,
you’ll find a robust tool that
gives you greater flexibility and
control of the products you source
from Airgas.
You’ll save time browsing
through our online catalog of gases,
equipment, welding supplies,
MRO tools and supplies, as well
as safety equipment and supplies.
Powerful search and filtering tools
help you quickly find exactly what
you need.
More ways to accommodate all the ways you do business.
More ways to streamline your supply chain management.
You’ll find it all with Airgas.
GET CONNECTED
WITH AIRGAS
29. More reasons to
take advantage
of Airgas
eProcurement
solutions
• It’s FREE and EASY
• Online ordering is safe
and secure with
password protection
and SSL encryption
• You get real-time access to
your account information,
including payment status,
account history, customer-
specific pricing, and more
• Check the status of all orders
whether placed online, over
the phone, fax, or in person
• Research and compare
products with detailed
information, including
links to MSDSs and
product literature
• Create a template order for
handling repetitive purchases
• View cylinder balances for
each type of cylinder
Flexible eProcurement Solutions
Keeping your laboratories and
other university areas appropriately
supplied with the right inventory
can be challenging. By partnering
with Airgas you’ll optimize your
overall purchasing process and track
spending more effectively using our
online tools. We’ll provide a seam-
less interface with your
e-Procurement system.
Airgas eProcurement solutions help
universities and colleges — large
and small — deliver measureable
cost reductions.
airgas.com
Place orders, print invoices, pay
bills, track cylinder counts, review
past orders, download certificates
of analysis or material safety data
sheets, or just research products.
Airgas.com gives you complete
access to your account whether
you order over the phone, pick-up
at the branch, or have automatic
deliveries. Regardless of whether
you have one buyer or hundreds,
Airgas offers quick and easy access
to tools to make doing business
with Airgas easier. For airgas.com
questions or support, please email:
eservice@airgas.com.
When you order through
www.airgas.com, you receive the
same pricing and service as you
would with a phone or fax order.
Your order goes directly into
the Airgas system and to the
location that regularly services
your account, eliminating errors
from re-keying orders. And, you
get an e-mail order confirmation.
Airgas.com offers solutions that go
well beyond online ordering.
It gives you access to valuable
information you can view, use
to print invoices online, check
whether an order has shipped, track
cylinders, research products, access
Material Safety Data Sheets and
much more.
eProcurement Platforms
Airgas has the tools to work with
your eProcurement platform to
automate and control your
procurement process.
• cXML and OCI punchout catalogs
• Hosted catalogs
• cXML and EDI order integration
• cXML and EDI invoicing
We work with many platforms,
including Ariba, SciQuest, SAP,
Oracle, Exostar, Perfect Commerce,
Hubwoo, UniMarket, Infor, and
Quadrem. Our team will work
with you to determine the best
system configuration to meet your
business needs.
Whether your business is small,
large, or you have multiple locations
nationwide, www.airgas.com makes
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We’ll help you solve your toughest laboratory
design and gas management challenges
engineering the right
Gas
management
solutions
If you’re thinking about a new
laboratory, an upgrade to an existing
lab, or if you have a particular
laboratory gas or equipment issue …
Airgas is ready to help.
Our engineering team is experienced
in helping universities and commercial
laboratories solve their laboratory
design and gas management challenges.
We work directly with architects,
engineering contractors, project
managers, as well as laboratory
directors and managers.
Laboratory design
Whether it’s designing and installing
a new lab or upgrading an existing
space, the Airgas engineering
team will work with you or your
design team to plan the ideal facility.
We’ll incorporate the very latest
in central gas management and
supply systems, as well as turn-key
laboratory gas piping design and
installation solutions. The best
high-purity point-of-use equipment
will make your laboratory efficient
and effective.
Custom gas management solutions
We design custom gas management
systems specifically for specialty
gases, process chemicals, and
industrial applications using
flammable, toxic, corrosive, high-
purity, high-pressure, and high-flow
systems. We also provide complete
project management with an
emphasis on safety, incorporating
fully automated gas cabinets, gas
detection and monitoring support
systems, plus back-up safety systems.
31. Airgas knows …
And we’re happy to share our expertise and experiences with you.
If you’re considering a new lab or changes to an existing one, get it right
the first time. Take the first step by contacting us.
Todd Morris — VP, University and Laboratory Markets
(614) 306-9797 todd.morris@airgas.com
Chris Hopwood — National Sales Manager
University and Laboratory Markets
(770) 680-6906 chris.hopwood@airgas.com
Sheila Boyle — National Sales Manager
University and Laboratory Markets
(610) 984-5861 sheila.boyle@airgas.com
For more information on what Airgas can do for you
visit our website at: www.airgasunivlabs.com
Would You Know What to Do If …
• gas purity is compromised or incorrectly used?
• gas supply is lost or pressure varies?
• you experience a gas leak?
• a cylinder is mishandled or cannot be delivered easily to the use point?
• gas supply modes affect the aesthetics of the facility?
• a centrally located gas supply is not used?
Cryogenic gas management systems
Airgas offers design and installation
services for both onsite and offsite
cryorepositories. From cryogenic
storage vessels and freezers to
vacuum-insulated piping for liquid
nitrogen and redundant monitoring
and alarm systems, Airgas is the one
source more university, medical and
biopharmaceutical laboratories turn
to for expert advice and support.
Central gas supply
For greater safety, convenience
and efficiency, more and more
laboratories are specifying a central
gas supply. The Airgas Central Gas
Supply system allows you to control
the gas supply while maintaining
the high quality and purity of gas
from the source to the point of use.
It reduces the number of
gas cylinders needed,
removes them from
the laboratory
workplace and
relocates them
to a centralized
controlled area
where gas can be piped
to multiple points of use.
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Buyers for universities and
laboratories know that the
inefficient management of cylinder
gas and welding and safety
products can translate into high
costs and huge headaches.
Buying tactics that focus on price
alone yield only limited success,
because the underlying issues of
inventory expense, logistical labor
and product selection are not
addressed. You know your direct
costs, but how do the indirect and
hidden costs associated with the
purchase and management of these
products erode your bottom line?
OUTLOOK®
Services from Airgas is
the customized answer you’ve been
looking for.
See what OUTLOOK®
can do
to save you money
Our OUTLOOK®
Managed
Services program is a smarter
supply management system that
can deliver significant savings in
time and dollars.
Lost assets. Inefficient procurement.
Confusing invoices. Managing
inventory on your own can be
frustrating, expensive, and
time-consuming. OUTLOOK®
Services from Airgas is a complete
supply chain solution for gases,
welding and safety products that
streamlines the whole management
process, giving you more time to
concentrate on your core business
and realize significant savings
while you do it.
AIRGAS
OUTLOOK
®
MANAGED
SERVICES
The key to saving time, money and resources
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OUTLOOK®
is customized just for you
Our unique approach is what
sets OUTLOOK®
apart from any
other supply management service.
Our focus is on measurable
solutions that squeeze the maximum
productivity from every facet
of the process. From ordering and
delivery, to inventory control and
distribution, the closer we look,
the more we can help you save.
What’s more, Airgas can manage
the entire process, including
industrial, medical and specialty
gases and equipment, welding
hardgoods, as well as chemicals
and safety equipment.
We’ll tailor an OUTLOOK®
program
specifically for your needs and your
budget. Your program may include:
• Site survey and assessment
• Transition management
• Entry-level total gas management
• Onsite total gas, equipment and
supplies management
More than just promised savings —
GUARANTEED savings
We will put our savings claim in
writing and address your specific
service needs in detail. See how you
can get started putting the benefits
of OUTLOOK®
Managed Services
program to work for you.
OUTLOOK
®
Benefits
and Advantages
A partial list …
• Lowers cost of ownership
• Reduces inventory
• Reduces labor costs
• Improves service and
deliveries
• OUTLOOK®
Services also
include all the benefits of
AIM™
(Airgas Inventory
Management) which
typically provides:
– 30% reduction in inventory
– 95% reduction in gas-related
incidents
– 90% reduction in paperwork
• Eliminates receiving and
warehousing
• Eliminates annual bidding
• Streamlines paperwork
• Improves product tracking
• Improves site safety
34. Our Emergency Response experts are ready to handle
any Hazmat gas or cylinder emergency you may face
Airgas
Emergency
response
organization
Fire, floods, or other catastrophic
events can compromise cylinder
integrity, creating a volatile and
dangerous situation. In disasters
like these, customers can turn to
Airgas for immediate help with
damaged or dangerous compressed
gas cylinders. Airgas is here to
protect you and your community.
The Airgas Emergency Response
Organization (AERO) is the largest
and best-prepared emergency
response organization in the industry.
Airgas has the expertise and
nationwide network ready to
respond to virtually any compressed
gas emergency our customers face.
Every Hazmat Technician within
the Airgas Emergency Response
Organization is trained well beyond
OSHA requirements. Airgas
technicians are required to take
an initial 40 hours of emergency
response training, focused
exclusively on compressed gases.
This level of training means that
our technicians on the scene meet
the same qualification standard set
for Incident Commanders, who
manage entire response teams.
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Airgas is uniquely qualified to
handle compressed gas emergencies
Emergencies involving compressed
gases require highly specialized
skills, techniques, and equipment.
And the actions taken in the first
five minutes are critical. Nobody
knows Airgas products better than
we do. That’s why we formed the
Airgas Emergency Response
Organization, comprising:
• 250 Hazmat Technicians across
the country
• More than 25 full teams and eight
satellite teams nationwide, for
fast response
• The best Hazmat Technician
training in the compressed
gas industry
• AERO teams drill with community
firefighters and other first
responders to help share knowledge
• Annual re-certification of teams
and technicians
• Specialized containment vessels
and vehicles to isolate and
transport leaking cylinders safely
• Expertise in DOT and EPA
standards for maximum safety
and compliance
• Chemical expertise needed to
analyze and identify unknown
gases and to determine proper
handling and disposal methods
We’re here to help you …
• Prevent injuries
• Prevent facility shutdowns
• Prevent or minimize product
and property loss
• Prevent or minimize the impact
on neighbors and the community
• Generate good publicity and
good will
We recognized an industry void
in the area of emergency response.
We voluntarily formed the Airgas
Emergency Response Organization,
without any regulatory mandate.
All of the highly-trained responders
in the organization are volunteers
from various disciplines and levels
throughout the company.
Does your current supplier have
the capabilities to support you and
your community in emergency
response related to the products
they provide? Instead of waiting for
an emergency, now is the time to
find out.
Emergency response is a part of
our total commitment to Airgas
customers.
The right people. The right expertise.
Peace of mind.
You’ll find it with Airgas
