Taiwan to Regulate Nitrous Oxide as Concerned Chemicals

Nitrous oxide (also known as “laughing gas”) is commonly used in semiconductor industry, used as anaesthetic in medical surgeries, used as a propellant for whipped cream, etc. It has become a moderately popular recreational drug at nightspots, parties and hotels. To prevent teenage from use and misuse of nitrous oxide, Taiwan EPA proposed to regulate nitrous oxide as the first concerned chemical substance.