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  2. Oxygen scavenger - Wikipedia

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    An oxygen absorber The contents of an oxygen absorber from a packet of beef jerky. Oxygen scavengers or oxygen absorbers are added to enclosed packaging to help remove or decrease the level of oxygen in the package. They are used to help maintain product safety and extend shelf life. [1] There are many types of oxygen absorbers available to ...

  3. Oxygen concentrator - Wikipedia

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    Oxygen concentrators are used widely for oxygen provision in healthcare applications, especially where liquid or pressurized oxygen is too dangerous or inconvenient, such as in homes or portable clinics, and can also provide an economical source of oxygen in industrial processes, where they are also known as oxygen gas generators or oxygen ...

  4. Oxygen toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Oxygen toxicity is a catastrophic hazard in scuba diving, because a seizure results in high risk of death by drowning. [40] [73] The seizure may occur suddenly and with no warning symptoms. [19] The effects are sudden convulsions and unconsciousness, during which victims can lose their regulator and drown.

  5. Scavenger (chemistry) - Wikipedia

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    Oxygen scavengers or oxygen absorbers are small sachets or self adhesive labels that are placed inside modified atmosphere packs to help extend product life (notably cooked meats) and help improve product appearance. They work by absorbing any oxygen left in the pack by oxidation of the iron powder contained in the sachet/label. [1]

  6. Self-contained self-rescue device - Wikipedia

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    A SCSR is usually a closed-circuit breathing apparatus [1] with a chemical oxygen generator or a compressed oxygen cylinder and a carbon dioxide absorber. SCSRs are most commonly used in some coal mines, are intended for one person, and usually supply at least one hour of oxygen. SCSRs are intended to facilitate escape from mines after a fire ...

  7. Asphyxiant gas - Wikipedia

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    An asphyxiant gas, also known as a simple asphyxiant, is a nontoxic or minimally toxic gas which reduces or displaces the normal oxygen concentration in breathing air. Breathing of oxygen-depleted air can lead to death by asphyxiation (suffocation).