Product ID:ARGON (CRYOGENIC LIQUID)
MSDS Date:09/01/1985
FSC:9135
NIIN:00-759-7634
MSDS Number: BFNQX

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ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: FROSTBITE OF THE
LIPS/MOUTH. INHALATION: ASPHYXIANT, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS,
DIZZINESS, EXCITATION, SALIVATION, VOMITING/UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
SKIN/EYE: MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: ASPHYXIANT, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS,
DIZZINESS, VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, EXCITATION, SALIVATION, &
DEATH. SKIN/EYE: MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. INGESTION: FROSTBITE OF THE
LIPS/MOUTH. VAPOR CAN CA USE RAPID SUFFOCATION DUE TO OXYGEN
DEFICIENCY.

First Aid:SKIN: WARM FROSTBITE AREA W/WARM WATER (NOT TO EXCEED 105).
REMOVE CLOTHING WHILE SHOWERING W/WARM WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT
BREATHING. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.CALL PHYSICIAN.
EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SEE PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:
THIS PRODUCT IS A GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. ARGON
CAN'T CATCH FIRE. DON'T DISCHARGE SPRAYS INTO LIQUID ARGON.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA.
IMMEDIATELY DELUGE CONTAINERS W/WATER SPRAY FORM MAXIMUM DISTANCE
UNTIL COOL, THEN MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY FROM AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT
OR FIRE. LIQUID ARGON WILL FREEZE WATER RAPIDLY.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA. ALLOW
SPILLED LIQUID TO EVAPORATE. SHUT OFF LEAK IF W/OUT RISK. MOVE
LEAKING ASSEMBLY TO VENTILATED AREA OR LEAK. USE SCBA AS NEEDED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NEVER WORK ON A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM. IF
THERE IS A LEAK/CLOSE THE CYLINDER VALVE/BLOW DOWN THE STEAM BY
VENTING TO A SAFE PLACE/REPAIR THE LEAK.
Other Precautions:CAUTION: ARGON GAS IS AN ASPHYXIANT. CLOSE VALVE WHEN
NOT IN USE/WHEN EMPTY. DON'T GET LIQUID IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING. DON'T STRIKE ARC ON CONTAINER. DON'T GROUND CONTAINER.
METATARSAL SHOES FOR CYLINDER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORS SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO MSHA/NIOSH.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED/MECHANICAL: ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:CRYOGENIC
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CUFFLESS TROUSERS WORN
OUTSIDE SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONSULT AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST, OR OTHER
TRAINED PERSON WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR SAFETY EVALUATION OF THE END
PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REMEMBER, GASES/LIQUIDS HAVE PROPERTIES WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-185.9C
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:1.378
Spec Gravity:1.40
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): HIGH
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, CRYOGENIC LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ARGON IS CHEMICALLY INERT. CHECK COMPATIBILITY W/PLASTICS BEFORE USE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSPHERE OUTDOORS.

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