本出版物符合所有可能以任何方式与硝酸铵热分解制备氧化亚氮有关的人的利益。它还有助于让不熟悉硝酸铵和一氧化二氮技术的人了解那些被认为对健康和安全重要的因素。本出版物适用于使用硝酸铵技术的一氧化二氮工厂的设计、施工、安装、操作和维护安全。重点是一氧化二氮工厂特有的设备、操作和维护功能。 本出版物不适用于从其他原材料生产氧化亚氮的工艺，但可作为净化、干燥、压缩、液化和储存的指南（如适用）。本出版物的范围不包括生产过程中的氧化亚氮排放。

This publication serves the interest of all who could, in any way, be associated or concerned with nitrous oxide manufacturing from the thermal decomposition of ammonium nitrate. It also serves to acquaint persons not versed in ammonium nitrate and nitrous oxide technology with those factors considered important to health and safety.This publication applies to safety in the design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of nitrous oxide plants using ammonium nitrate technology. Emphasis is placed on equipment, operational, and maintenance features that are particular to nitrous oxide plants.This publication is not applicable to the process of production of nitrous oxide from other raw materials, but may be used as a guideline for the purification, drying, compression, liquefaction, and storage as applicable.Nitrous oxide emissions during production are not covered by the scope of this publication.