Product ID:ARGON
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N058429
MSDS Number: BXFDC

AIRGAS

100 MALSONFORD RD
RADNOR, PA 19087
US

Emergency Phone: 215-687-5253

Info Phone: 215-687-5253

Cage: AIRGA

AIRGAS INC

WAYNE, PA 19087 US

Telephone: 215-687-5253

Cage: 0MN39

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

CONTAM AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCON PERSONS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MOUTH RESUSCITATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER

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ASSISTANCE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER

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CYL. USE CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE TO

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COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION'S PAMPHLETS P-1, P-9, P-14

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STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENT AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY

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CYLS ARE STORED TO EXCEED 130F (54C). CYLS SHOULD BE

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KNOCKED OVER. FULL & EMPTY CYLS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED.

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CYLS BEING STORED FOR EXCESSIVE PERIODS OF TIME. FOR

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PAMPHLETS P-1, P-9, P-14, & SFTY BULLETIN SB-2.

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MATL. COMPRESSED GAS CYLS SHOULD NOT BE REFILLED

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SHIPMENT OF COMPRESSED GAS CYL WHICH HAS NOT BEEN

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OF FEDERAL LAW (49 CFR). ALWAY SECURE CYLS IN AN

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TRANSPORT CYLS IN TRUNKS OF VEHICLES, ENCLSD VANS,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CYLS SECURED IN OPEN FLATBED OR IN OPEN PICK-UP TYPE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BE MAINTAINED AT >18 MOLAR % AT NORMAL ATM PRESS WHICH IS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFTS OF EXPOS TO HIGH CONC SO AS TO
DISPLACE OXYG IN AIR NEC FOR LIFE MAY INCLUDE ANY, ALL/NONE OF
FOLLOWING:LOSS OF BALANCE/DIZZ, TIGHTNESS IN FRONTAL AREA OF
FOREHEAD, TINGLING IN TONGUE, FINGERTIPS /TOES, WEAKENED SPEECH
LEADING TO INABILITY TO UTTER SOUND, RAPID REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO
PERFORM (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:MOVEMENTS, REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS OF
SURROUNDINGS, LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS, HEIGHTENED MENTAL
ACTIVITY. IT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED THAT IT IS POSS THAT NONE OF
THESE SYMPS MAY OCCUR IN ARGON ASPHYXIA SO THAT THERE ARE NO
DEFINITE WARNING SYMPS. TOX PROPERTIES:ARGON IS NONTOX BUT
LIBERATION (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXP TO
ARGON. RESCUE PERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/SCBA. INGEST:CALL MD
IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM
OF 15 MINU TES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:CONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE
ASSISTED TO UNCONTAM AREA & INHAL FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL FROM
(ING 2)

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . NONFLAMMABLE,
INERT GAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF CYLINDERS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE,
SAFELY RELOCATE OR KEEP COOL WITH WATER SPRAY.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OR CALL THE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMB ER LISTED HEREIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENT AREAS. VALVE
PROT CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CNTNR IS SECURED W/VALVE
OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL CYLS. USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK
FOR CYL MOVEMENT. USE PRESS REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING CYL
TO LOWER PRESS (<3,000 PSIG) PIPING/SYS. DO NOT HEAT CYL BY ANY
MEANS TO INCREA SE DISCHARGE RATE OF PROD FROM (ING 5)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE
WITH MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST:TO PREVENT ACCUM OF HIGH CONCS SO AS TO REDUCE
OXYG LEVEL IN AIR TO LESS THAN 10 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:> CRITICAL TEMP OF -188F,(-122.3C) @ 70F (21.1C). EFTS OF OVEREXP:OF
LARGE AMOUNT IN CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE AMT OF OXYG IN AIR NEC
TO SUPPORT LIFE. PERSONS IN ILL HLTH WHERE SUCH ILLNESS WOUL D BE
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOS TO ARGON SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR
HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-186C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-309F,-189C
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA)
Spec Gravity:1.38 (AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISP MUST BE I/A/W FED, STATE & LOC REGS . DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED QTYS. RETURN IN SHIPPING
CNTNR PROPERLY LBLD, W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE
PROT CAP IN PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLIER. FOR EMER DISPOSAL (ING 4)

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