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Air Products Public Limited Company
About us
Air Products is a world leading industrial company supplying a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and speciality gases, equipment and services.
Our wide range of speciality gases satisfy all your laboratory gas requirements from ultra-high purity gases, certified gas mixtures to liquified gases for cooling. Many industries, including analytical, pharmaceutical, electronics, and petrochemical, benefit from the unique properties of speciality gases that help to improve yields, optimise performance, and lower costs. Speciality gases represent gases that are rare or ultra-high purity (99.995% and above).
From the speciality gases range Air Products’ ultra-high purity gases are exclusively supplied from our BIP® cylinders; this combination produces gases that are up to 300 times purer than normal gas cylinders. By starting with ultra-pure gas and delivering it through our award-winning BIP® technology, we can guarantee the lowest levels of impurities available in the marketplace today. BIP® gases are the ideal choice for gas chromatography where impurities in the carrier gas can potentially cause baseline noise and damage in the column.
Our supply network and world-class logistical capabilities allow us to respond rapidly to the demands of our customers wherever they are.
Products & services
High Purity Gas with BIP® technology
Minimum impurities for maximum peace of mind The BIP® range of gases are available with a minimum purity grade of 6.0, however is purity everything? Even with a purity level of 99.9999% what exactly is in the other 0.0001%? Despite being an extremely tiny percentage, what if some “active” impurities were still affecting your results and processes? Air Products’ ultra-high purity gases delivered with BIP® technology guarantee the market’s lowest possible levels of potentially harmful impurities: oxygen (≤ 10 ppb), moisture (≤ 20 ppb) and total hydrocarbons (< 100 ppb) BIP® Technology The BIP® technology hidden in every cylinder uniquely filters out potentially damaging impurities before the gas leaves the cylinder. By incorporating BIP® technology, impurities are more effectively removed because purification is carried out at high cylinder pressures and, thanks to our innovative design, the purifier is protected from damage and sealed away from atmospheric contamination. Ultra-high purity and ultra-low impurities Ultra-high purity gases are the only gases that we put into our BIP® cylinders, this combination produces gases which are up to 300 times purer than normal gas cylinders. By starting with ultra-pure gas and delivering it through our award winning BIP® technology we can guarantee the lowest levels of impurities available in the marketplace today.
Biomedical Life Science Solutions
With over 40 years of experience in the life science market, we understand what is important to you when it comes to samples. Working alongside MVE Biomedical, world leaders in cryogenic storage vessels, we provide the optimum solution for your needs: from the supply of liquid nitrogen to the safest and most economical storage of your samples. Air Products CryoEase® Services has developed a fully comprehensive project management solution from gas supply, laboratory design, installation, sample storage and training through to ongoing maintenance and support. With our strong knowledge of liquid nitrogen and class-leading range of MVE freezers, we are able to provide the optimum turnkey solution to meet your needs.
Calibration and bump Test Gas Canisters
Non-refillable cylinders, also known as canisters, are typically used for function testing of gas detection and analytical equipment where portability is paramount or gas usage is relatively low. Many mixtures, reactive or non-reactive, including all the common quad and test gas variants, are available from stock and bespoke mixtures can be supplied with minimum lead time. Gas mixtures are blended gravimetrically and when combined with Air Products advanced cylinder preparation techniques ensure mixture accuracy, optimum stability and maximum shelf life. Air Products non-refillable cylinders provide the ideal solution in the following scenarios: Disposable Test Gas Cylinders for On-Site Function Testing → Non-refillable cylinders are exceptionally portable and ideal for on-site calibration of gas detectors. Their simple operation enables use by a wide range of plant operators for function testing of portable detection equipment. Users of small quantities of gas or with limited space → For low or infrequent usage (such as research or educational institutions) where gas is needed only for specific experiments. Non-refillable cylinders provide a cost-effective solution that avoids the ongoing rental charges associated with refillable cylinders. Global Users of Specialty Gases → The lightweight and compact nature of non-refillable cylinders reduces their transport costs dramatically. Accessorizing within OEM range of gas detectors → Non-refillables are essential calibration accessories for portable and personal gas detection equipment and make an ideal addition to an OEM range of detector or safety offerings. Private labelling is an option for larger OEM’s or distributors. The total manufacturing solution ensures complete quality control from the arrival of the raw materials through to the laboratory that carries out final Quality Control checks and analysis of the finished gas mixtures.
Cryogenic Freezers
Air Products offers a complete solution for all your cryogenic storage needs. Working alongside MVE Biomedical, world leaders in cryogenic freezers, we provide the optimum solution for your needs: from the supply of liquid nitrogen to the safest and most economical storage of your samples. The MVE range of cryogenic freezers offer a range of benefits for your sample storage needs, including: • Efficiency – Lowest liquid nitrogen consumption in the industry • Stability – Lowest below-the-lid nitrogen vapour temperatures. • Sample security – Freezer temperatures can be maintained for up to 23 days without liquid nitrogen supply. • Ease of access – With an offset lid, free-moving internal storage and integrated step (1500 and 1800 series) • Improved Safety – The facility for nitrogen vapour storage considerably reduces any splashing hazard for the operator. • Reduced Carbon Footprint –The energy requirement is less than 1% of that for mechanical –150°C freezers. • Optimised Capacity – A variety of height options enable maximium storage capacity without compromising on footprint. • Easy Operation – Via the touchscreen controller
Speciality Gases Overview
Download an overview of the comprehensive range of speciality gas products from Air Products
Medical Device Regulation Certified Liquid Nitrogen
Air Products is the only industrial gas company manufacturing liquid nitrogen in the UK that is compliant to the new Medical Device Regulation. The MDR replaced the MDD in May 2021. The MDR is substantially more comprehensive and detailed compared to the MDD. The MDR document is four times longer than the MDD and puts more emphasis on product safety. Nothing from within the MDD has been removed, rather the MDR has only added new requirements. Air Products have completed months of work to ensure that liquid nitrogen manufactured and supplied within the UK complies with the new more comprehensive Medical Device Regulation contact us for more information