The color of a compressed gas cylinder is not a reliable indicator of its contents because colors are not standardized and are selected by individual companies. Each company may have its own distinct color-coding system, making it difficult to identify gas types visually. Therefore, options B and C correctly explain why colors cannot be relied upon for identification. ;
The color of a compressed gas cylinder cannot be relied upon to determine its contents due to a lack of standardization and the fact that companies choose their own colors. Thus, both options B and C are correct. The correct answer is D.
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