Charcoal Canisters
Record on Canister:
• Initial weight
• Dates of use
• Weight of canister before each use
Discard Canister as Hazardous Chemical Waste:
• When weight gain reaches manufacturer’s limit
• Weight gain indicates that the canister has reached
its maximum absorbent capacity
• Example: F/Air and VetEquip canisters must be discarded
when they have gained 50g more than their initial weight