Liquid Oxygen Response – Should I Be Worried?

Hazmat researchers at Utah Valley University studied the reactivity and impact sensitivity of liquid oxygen and asphalt to satisfy the mythology and procedures surrounding releases of liquid oxygen and the potential impact on the emergency response. This presentation begins with a historical perspective on LOx response and includes the data, photos, IR and ultra-high-speed video of the impact and reactivity experiments. The session concludes with an open discussion regarding the way forward in LOx response procedures and the impact this new information may have. Participants will be encouraged to conduct their own research that may be impactful for emergency responders.