Product ID:ARGON;STCC 4904502;UN 1006;AR;MG101860
MSDS Date:06/25/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-782-2637
MSDS Number: BFPGP

Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 804-231-1191

Cage: 8D945

Telephone: 804-231-1191

Cage: 8D945

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ARGON IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE LOSS OF BALANCE,DIZZINESS,TIGHTNESS IN
THE FRONTAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD,TINGLING IN THE TONGUE,FINGERTIPS
OR TOES.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE TO ARGON. INH:IF CONSCIOUS,REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,IF
UNCONSCIOUS,GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION & SUPPLEMENTAL
OXYGEN.FURTHER TREATME NT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVE.

Extinguishing Media:THIS IS AN INERT GAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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 NUMBER LISTED HER EIN.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.USE
A CHECK VALVE OR TRAP IN THE DISCHARGE LINE TO PREVENT HAZARDOUS
BACK FLOW INTO THE CYLINDER.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-186C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-308F,-189C
Vapor Pres:500 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.38
Spec Gravity:1.784
pH:7
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN THE WASTE OR UNUSED QUANTITIES IN THE
PROPERLY LABELED,WITH VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED,SHIPPING
CONTAINER & CONTACT THE CLOSEST SUPPLIER.

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