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No, Oxygen is very flammable. Oxygen it self is not flammable in any way; however, it is an oxidizer which means if a fire is started it can very rapidly accelerate the speed at which the fire burns as well as creating a much hotter fire. Think in terms of oxy/acetylene cutting torches, the oxygen it self will not ignite without the acetylene and the acetylene burns at a temp that is too low to cut through metal without the oxidizing agent Oxygen.
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Smoking cigarettes is mainly dangerous to your oxygen tank, your lungs. Do not worry about those oxygen tanks made of steel. Take care of the most valious oxygen tank that God has given to you by not never smoking throughout your unique life.
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∙ 8y agoThe oxygen tank cannot catch on fire because oxygen itself is not flammable; it supports the burning of flammable materials. You do, however, stand a high risk of starting a fire. The concentrated oxygen in an oxygen tank makes it easier for a fire to ignite and will allow a fire to burn hotter and spread faster. So if you are smoking while on oxygen you are running a great risk of setting your house or yourself on fire.
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Is e cigarettes safe around oxygen?
Oxygen is extremely flammable, especially when it is concentrated. Smoking around an oxygen supply is extremely dangerous. One small spark or even fumes from the lighter could ignite the oxygen supply almost instantaneously.
How does cigarette smoking reduce the efficiency of gaseous exchange in the lungs?
the best answer is:Smoking reduces the gases in oxygen
If a client has oxygen what is more dangerous smoking in the room or having oils in the room?
Having oils in the room is more dangerous.
How does smoking reduce oxygen carried in red blood cells?
Carbon monoxide a waste product found in cigarette smoke is more readily absorbed by the red blood cells than oxygen. This reduces the ability of the red blood cells in transporting oxygen around the body.
What is the law of smoking around oxygen?
Smoking is prohibited where oxygen is stored or used. Oxygen itself is not flammable, but it will make things that ARE flammable burn very violently.
How breathing rate is affected by cigarette smoking?
Well when you moke basically you are filling your lungs with smoke and causes oxygen to decrease in your lungs and you to breathe slower.
What effect does cigarette smoking have on oxygen delivery?
Since oxygen transport requires healthy lungs, the answer would be "Yes." Smoking releases carbon monoxide that has an affinity some 500 times greater than oxygen's for hemoglobin. This binds up the hemoglobin and prevents oxygen transport.
Can you use an electronic cigarette while you have oxygen on?
can you use electronic cigarette while on oxygen
Why do gasoline pumps display labels warning against smoking while pumping gas?
Gasoline is flammable and the gasoline fumes are highly explosives. For fire you need three things Fuel, Heat and Oxygen. The gasoline would be the Fuel, there is Oxygen in the air and a cigarette would supply the Heat.
What gas is found in cigarette smoke that stops the blood carrying to much oxygen?
Carbon Monoxide takes the place of oxygen on the red blood cells, so less oxygen can be carried around the body
What are some alternative safe things for smoking?
Smoking anything is not safe for you as it depletes oxygen, and can destroy the ciliates lining of your respiratory tract. Eating healthy foods is a better alternative as is chewing gum. If you are intent on smoking an e-cigarette has less chemicals.
Why smoking is not allowed in hospital administering oxygen inhalation?
Two reasons right off the top, anyone needing oxygen therapy does not need to be inhaling second hand smoke! and lighting a cigarette can cause a flash fire when used in the presence of compressed gasses.
