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AS 2568 : 2019 – Purity of Medical Air Produced from On-site Compressor Systems
At Basil VR Greatrex, we help healthcare providers ensure their on-site medical air systems meet AS 2568:2019 standards, from system design and component supply to testing, commissioning and compliance support.
Australian Standard 2568:2019 specifies the minimum purity requirements and testing protocols for medical air produced using onsite compressor systems in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals.
This standard specifies limits for various contaminants, such as moisture, oil, particulate matter, and other impurities.
Healthcare facilities use medical air for various applications, including ventilators, respiratory therapies, and anaesthesia delivery.
We support public and private hospitals, day surgeries, dental clinics, and veterinary facilities across Australia.
Non-compliance with AS 2568:2019 can result in substandard air quality, equipment failure or serious risk to patient safety. Our team ensures your systems operate reliably and meet all regulatory requirements.
Our Services:
- Supply of filtration units
- System design consultation and compliance audits
- Air purity testing and report
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Staff training on system monitoring and documentation
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| Europe | US | Australia and New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS EN12021 & EN12021:2014 | CGA G-7.1-2011 Grade D | AS-NZS 1715: 2009* | |
| Odour | The gas shall be free from unsatisfactory odour or taste. | None (No pronounced odour) | No objectionable or nauseous odour |
| Oxygen | (21 ± 1)% | 19.5% – 23.5% | 19.5% – 22% |
| Carbon Dioxide | ≤ 500 PPM | ≤ 1000 PPM | ≤ 800 PPM |
| Carbon Monoxide | ≤ 5 PPM | ≤ 10 PPM | ≤ 10 PPM |
| Oil | ≤ 0.5 mg/m³ | ≤ 5 mg/m³ | ≤ 1 mg/m³ |
| Water Airline <40Bar | Where the apparatus is used and stored at a known temperature the pressure dewpoint shall be at least 5°C below likely lowest temperature. Where the conditions of usage and storage of any compressed air supply is not known the pressure dewpoint shall not exceed -11°C. | Dewpoint ≤50°F (67 PPM v/v), for SCBA use in extreme cold a dew point not to exceed -65°F (24 ppm v/v) or the dewpoint must be 10°F lower than the coldest temperature where the respirator is worn. | |
| Water High Pressure | 40 to 200 bar ≤50 mg/m³ >200 bar ≤35 mg/m³ HP Charging Comp ≤25 mg/m³ | Contain not more than 100 mg/m³ for cylinders initially filled to pressure of at least 120 bar. |
Note – Also ensure that the test point volume and pressure is sufficient for the RPD being used. For AS-NZS 1715 the minimum requirement is 170 l/min continuous flow for each person, measured at the respirator.
Above is an extract only for full details refer to the individual standards.