Cleaning and degreasing of medical gas pipes and fittings is an important procedure to ensure that the medical gas system functions properly and that patient safety is not compromised. Here are some reasons why degreasing is necessary.

• Eliminate Contamination: Pipes and fittings may have oils, grease, dust and other contaminants from the manufacturing process or handling. These impurities can be harmful and can affect the purity and quality of the medical gas. Degreasing removes these impurities and reduces the risk of contamination.
• Prevent reactions: Some contaminants can react with medical gases to form dangerous compounds. For example, oils and grease can react with oxygen and create flammable substances. By degreasing pipes and pipe parts, the risk of such dangerous reactions is reduced.
• Promote flow capacity: Pipes and fittings may have internal contaminants or deposits that can reduce flow capacity. This can affect the proper delivery of medical gases to patients. By removing oils, grease and other impurities, the flow characteristics can be improved, and the gases can be reliably delivered.
• Ensuring sterility: Some medical gases, such as oxygen, are used to support the respiratory function of patients. It is important to ensure that pipes and pipe fittings that come into contact with these gases are sterile and free of potentially harmful microorganisms. Degreasing can help clean and sterilize the surface of the pipes to minimize the risk of infection or other detrimental health effects.

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