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the leading compressed air testing laboratory # pure and process gas for the food process Trace Analytics, LLC provides analyses for pure gases used in a variety of industries. Food packagers and food manufacturers should identify pure gas used directly and/or indirectly on or in the product.  ## Impurity testing - inert gases Impurities such as oxygen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, total volatile hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, and water can be determined for the above pure gases. We can also provide analyses of particles, water, and oil for pure gas systems. The following are gas specifications commonly used. We can also provide a custom specification based on your requirements. 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