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Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

Two blue nitrous oxide canisters with red valves.
Two blue nitrous oxide gas cylinders with red valves.
Row of blue nitrous oxide gas cylinders with valves.

Elcox Trading supplies food-grade Nitrous Oxide to verified trade accounts in the catering, hospitality, and food production sectors. Used as a propellant for whipped cream aeration and culinary infusion, our N2O is supplied at 99.9%+ purity with full batch documentation. 

Specifications

  • Purity: 99.9%+ (food-grade, E942)
  • Cylinder sizes: available in standard trade sizes on request
  • Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided with every order on request

Applications

  • Whipped cream aeration for catering, bars, and food service
  • Culinary infusion techniques in professional kitchens
  • Food production processes requiring a food-safe propellant gas

Advanced N2O Cylinder Technology

Our nitrous oxide cylinders are fitted with VIPRs (Valves with Integrated Pressure Regulators), engineered for safety and precise control:

  • Analog gauge system for stable, reliable pressure readings
  • Digital gauge for real-time gas level tracking

Key features

  • Fitted with VIPR valves for stable, precise gas delivery
  • Choice of analog or digital gauge, so kitchens can track remaining volume without disconnecting a cylinder mid-service
  • Full batch traceability from production to delivery
  • Compatible with standard commercial whipping and infusion equipment
  • On-site vessel and piping installation available for kitchens with continuous, high-volume demand
  • Held in stock for fast dispatch on verified standard orders


Supply is restricted to verified catering, hospitality, and food production businesses, at any order size, in line with the Nitrous Oxide Act 2023. We don't sell N2O to individual consumers, and we don't supply where there's any indication it'll be used for anything other than professional culinary work.

How to use

  • Fit the cylinder to your whipper, dispenser, or infusion equipment following the manufacturer's instructions
  • Check the gauge before use to confirm sufficient charge for the batch or service ahead
  • Charge and discharge only in line with your equipment's rated pressure
  • Store and use cylinders upright, secured, in a well-ventilated area away from heat sources
  • Return or dispose of empty cylinders in line with your equipment supplier's guidance

Safety

  • N2O is a compressed, food-grade gas; use only for its intended culinary purpose in professional kitchen equipment
  • Do not inhale directly from a cylinder or dispenser under any circumstances
  • Keep cylinders away from direct heat, open flame, and direct sunlight
  • Ensure adequate ventilation where cylinders are stored or in use
  • Staff handling cylinders should be trained on your equipment manufacturer's safe handling procedures
  • Full handling and storage guidance is available on request; a Safety Data Sheet is provided with every order

 © 2026 Elcox Trading. All rights reserved. Elcox Trading (Company No. 17183890) is registered in England with its registered office at Unit 3, Halliwell Mill, Bertha Street, Bolton, England. Email: sales@elcoxtrading.co.uk. Tel: 01204 974006. 

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