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How long is it supposed to it take for laughing gas to work?
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A few minutes: After that, you should be good to go...
Answered 8/9/2013
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2-3 minutes: Laughing gas works by breathing in a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen. The higher the concentration of nitrous or laughing gas, the faster the affect. However in no case can the percentage exceed 70% higher is unsafe.
Answered 8/23/2013
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