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SA-39: Safety Alert, Incorrect use of Valve Outlet Connections and Backflow Contamination For Mixtures of Butane and Propane

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This safety alert addresses the risks associated with using incorrect cylinder valve outlet connections for propane and butane mixtures, particularly in cannabis extraction applications, which can lead to backflow contamination and serious safety hazards. It outlines correct valve connections and recommended practices to prevent contamination, equipment failure, and injury.

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Published:

July 2026

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Available To the Public

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2 pages

Publisher:

CGA

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Cylinder Valve

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SA-39: Safety Alert, Incorrect use of Valve Outlet Connections and Backflow Contamination For Mixtures of Butane and Propane

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