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    • Toxicology
    • Inhalation Hazard Assessment
    • Public Health

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    • Nitrous oxide (N2O) is widely available as an anesthetic and food additive.
    • Recreational N2O inhalation is linked to severe neurological and psychological effects, including death from hypoxemia.
    • Commercial N2O products, such as whipped cream dispensers and gas chargers, are easily accessible.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the N2O content and concentration in commonly available commercial sources.
    • To assess the potential for misuse and associated health risks of these N2O products.
    • To provide evidence for discontinuing the distribution of these hazardous N2O sources.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of gas content and N2O concentrations from three brands of aerosol whipping cream containers.
    • Measurement of N2O volume and concentration from two brands of N2O chargers, simulating misuse with seltzer bottles.
    • Review of documented adverse health effects associated with N2O inhalation.

    Main Results:

    • Aerosol cans dispense 3+ liters of 87-90% N2O when not shaken.
    • N2O chargers can deliver 4.3-5.0 liters of 93-98% N2O when misused.
    • Products lack warning labels, increasing the risk of accidental or intentional N2O abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Inexpensive commercial N2O products present a high risk of misuse and severe toxicity.
    • The potential for life-threatening outcomes necessitates the discontinuation of these N2O sources.
    • Urgent regulatory action is recommended to prevent further harm from N2O abuse.