BMYTX - 6-106, ARGOSHIELD GAS NO.1
- MSDS: BMYTX
- Manufacturer: AIRCO
- Product Name: 6-106, ARGOSHIELD GAS NO.1
- National Stock Number: 6830-00N029231
Product Identification
Product ID:6-106, ARGOSHIELD GAS NO.1
MSDS Date:07/10/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N029231
MSDS Number: BMYTX
Responsible Party
MURRAY HILL, NJ 07974
US
Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Info Phone: 201-464-8100;201-573-0800
Cage: AIRCO
Contractor
Telephone: 908-464-8100
Cage: 80382
Ingredients
TIME.FOR ADTNL STORAGE RECOM, CONSULT COMPRESSED
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CYLINDER/CNTNR OF GAS IN CRYOGENIC LIQ FORM IN
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CAN RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION, ASPHYXIATION OR TOXIC
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
ARGON
CAS: 7440-37-1
RTECS: CF2300000
Fraction By Weight: 70-99%
ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
OXYGEN
CAS: 7782-44-7
RTECS: RS2060000
Fraction By Weight: 1-30%
PERIODS OF TIME. PROT CYLINDERS FROM PHYS DMG.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
TRAFFICKED AREAS & EMER EXISTS. DO NOT ALLOW TEMP
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
BE STORED UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED TO PVNT
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
SEGREGATED. USE "FIRST IN-FIRST OUT" INVENTORY SYS
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO FAR AS TO DISPLACE OXYGEN CONTENT IN AIR
NECESSARY FOR LIFE ARE HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING AND
EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS. MAIN TAIN OXYGEN LEVELS ABOVE 19.5% AT
SEA LEVEL. EYES: NONE KNOWN OR EXPECTED OTHER THAN FROM PHYSICAL
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: IRRITATION OF COMPRESSED GAS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:PROMPT MED ATTN IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVER EXPOS
TO ANAEROBIC ATMOSPHERE MIX. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHD BE EQUIP
W/NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA.VICTIMS SHD BE ASSISTED TO UNCONTAM AREA &
INHALE FRES H AIR.QUICK REMOVAL FROM CONTAM AREA ISMOST
IMPORTANT.IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED ADMIN ARTF RESUSCITATION &
SUPPLEMENTAL O2.FURTHER TREATMENT SHD BE SYMP & SUPPORTIVE. SKIN:
FLUSH WITH COPIOUS (SUPP DATA)
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS. USE ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. USE PRECAUTIONS FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:"ELECTRICAL CLASSIFICATION: NON
HAZARDOUS".
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROP NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PROT EQUIP INCLUDING SCBA. IF LEAK IS IN
CONTAINER OR CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT CHEMTREC FOR EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE OR YOUR CLOSE ST AIRCO LOCATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CNTNR IS SECURED
WITH VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DRAG,SLIDE OR ROLL CYLINDERS.USE SUITABLE HAND
TRUCK FOR CYLINDER MOVEMENT. USE PRESS REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN
CONNECTING CYLINDER TO LOWER PRESS (<3000 PSIG) PIPING/SYS. DO NOT
HEAT CYLINDER BY ANY MEANS TO INCR DISCHARGE (SUPP DATA)
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED TYPE C RESPIRATOR WITH
FULL FACE PIECE OR SCBA SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:USE LOC EXHST/GEN VENT TO PVNT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH CONC
WHICH MAY REDUCE O2 LEV IN AIR TO <18 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: AMTS OF H2O . EYE: FLUSH W/H2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN .
INGEST: CALL MD IMMED . OTHER PREC: RATE OF PROD FROM CYLINDER. USE
CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE TO PVNT HA Z BACK FLOW INTO SYS.
USE "FIRST IN-FIRST OUT" INVENTORY SYS TO PVNT FULL CYLINDERS BEING
STORED FOR EXCESSIVE (ING 3)
Chemical Properties
HCC:G3
Vapor Density:1.0
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, ODORLESS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH ANY
VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURE AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE
TO AIRCO FOR PROPER DI SPOSAL. DISP OF I/A/W FED, ST, & LOC REGS .
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