Compressed Gas Association
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The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is the oldest major industrial
and medical gas association in the world.
In January 1913, Robert King sent a letter to the 75 manufacturers of compressed gases in the United States
inviting them to attend a meeting in New York
for the purpose of organizing a new industry association: the Compressed Gas Manufacturers Association. By March of the same year, the Association moved into offices in New York City
. By 1914, the Association had 77 U.S. members and 5 Canadian members. The name of the Association was changed in 1948 to include not only manufacturers of compressed gases, but also manufacturers of cylinders
, regulators
, valve
s and other equipment in the industry. Members today include many of the major industrial gases companies such as Linde Gas.
Since 1914, CGA focused its efforts on the development of industry standards, the pursuit of uniform government regulations, and on technical and safety matters. This philosophy that CGA is a “technical association” has been largely responsible for the acceptance of CGA standards among government regulatory agencies through the U.S. and Canada
. The Association’s divisions and technical committees conduct ongoing safety seminar
s and video programming in both online and offline formats. Additionally, the Association has ties with governmental organizations such as the FDA and DHS
, many of whom sanction CGA standards and implement them on a federal level.
The Handbook of Compressed Gases has been endorsed by CGA since 1966 and is now in its fourth revision. The handbook offers comprehensive information on compressed gases as well as equipment specifications, and procedures for the safe handling, storage, transportation, and use of these products.
Since its founding in 1913, CGA has published nearly 300 standards and related publications, many of which have been adopted by governmental agencies in the United States and Canada. CGA works internationally to harmonize these standards for worldwide use. Currently, CGA has over 125 members.
Industrial gas
Industrial gas is a group of gases that are commercially manufactured and sold for uses in other applications. These gases are mainly used in an industrial processes, such as steelmaking, oil refining, medical applications, fertilizer, semiconductors, etc.,...
and medical gas association in the world.
In January 1913, Robert King sent a letter to the 75 manufacturers of compressed gases in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
inviting them to attend a meeting in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
for the purpose of organizing a new industry association: the Compressed Gas Manufacturers Association. By March of the same year, the Association moved into offices in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. By 1914, the Association had 77 U.S. members and 5 Canadian members. The name of the Association was changed in 1948 to include not only manufacturers of compressed gases, but also manufacturers of cylinders
Gas cylinder
A gas cylinder is a pressure vessel used to store gases at above atmospheric pressure. High pressure gas cylinders are also called bottles. Although they are sometimes colloquially called "tanks", this is technically incorrect, as a tank is a vessel used to store liquids at ambient pressure and...
, regulators
Pressure regulator
A pressure regulator is a valve that automatically cuts off the flow of a liquid or gas at a certain pressure. Regulators are used to allow high-pressure fluid supply lines or tanks to be reduced to safe and/or usable pressures for various applications....
, valve
Valve
A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically pipe fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category...
s and other equipment in the industry. Members today include many of the major industrial gases companies such as Linde Gas.
Since 1914, CGA focused its efforts on the development of industry standards, the pursuit of uniform government regulations, and on technical and safety matters. This philosophy that CGA is a “technical association” has been largely responsible for the acceptance of CGA standards among government regulatory agencies through the U.S. and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The Association’s divisions and technical committees conduct ongoing safety seminar
Seminar
Seminar is, generally, a form of academic instruction, either at an academic institution or offered by a commercial or professional organization. It has the function of bringing together small groups for recurring meetings, focusing each time on some particular subject, in which everyone present is...
s and video programming in both online and offline formats. Additionally, the Association has ties with governmental organizations such as the FDA and DHS
United States Department of Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security is a cabinet department of the United States federal government, created in response to the September 11 attacks, and with the primary responsibilities of protecting the territory of the United States and protectorates from and responding to...
, many of whom sanction CGA standards and implement them on a federal level.
The Handbook of Compressed Gases has been endorsed by CGA since 1966 and is now in its fourth revision. The handbook offers comprehensive information on compressed gases as well as equipment specifications, and procedures for the safe handling, storage, transportation, and use of these products.
Since its founding in 1913, CGA has published nearly 300 standards and related publications, many of which have been adopted by governmental agencies in the United States and Canada. CGA works internationally to harmonize these standards for worldwide use. Currently, CGA has over 125 members.