Product ID:METHANE/ARGON
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-060-2793
MSDS Number: BTZTT

AIRGAS

100 MATSONFORD ROAD
RADNOR, PA 19087
US

Emergency Phone: 215-687-5253

Info Phone: 215-687-5253

Cage: 0DHP5

AIRGAS

RADNOR, PA 19087 US

Telephone: 215-687-5253

Cage: 0DHP5

METHANE (METHANE DEFINED AS SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. MAINTAIN

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

ARGON (ARGON IS DEFINED AS SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. MAINTAIN

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO AS
TO EXCLUDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO LUNGS CAUSES DIZZINESS,
DEEPER BREATHING DUE TO AIR HUNGER, POSSIBLE NAUSEA & EVENTUAL
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INACTIVE BIOLOGICA LLY & ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC;
THEREFORE, MAJOR PROPERTY IS EXCLUSION OF SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO
LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO
WORK WITH HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL AID MANDATORY. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE
EQUIPPED W/SCBA & BE COGNIZANT OF EXTREME FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD.
INHALATION: CONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO AN
UNCONTAMINATED AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL IMPORTANT.
UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE MOVED TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA, GIVEN
MOUTH TO MOUTH RESPIRATION & OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
SYMPTOMATIC & SUPPORTIVE.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-306F,-188C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1076 F
Lower Limits:5
Upper Limits:15
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP FLOW OF METHANE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. FORMS EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLE
MIX W/MOST OXIDIZERS (OXYGEN,CHLORINE,FLUORINE).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SHOULD FLAME BE EXTINGUISHED & FLOW OF
GAS CONTINUE, INCREASE VENT TO PREVENT FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE FORMATION. IS FLAMMABLE OVER A WIDE RANGE IN AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT,
BE CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING WITH INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING
REPAIRS. IF LEAK IN CONTA INER OR CNTNR VALVE, CONTACT SUPPLIER OR
EMERG #.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN VENTED AREAS.SECURE VALVE
PROTECTION CAPS IN PLACE UNLESS CONTAINER SECURED W/VALVE OUTLET
PIPED TO USE POINT.DON'T DRAG,SLIDE,ROLL CYLNDR
Other Precautions:USE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE. USE PRESSR REDUCING REGULATOR
WHEN CONECTING CYLINDER TO LOWER PRESSURE (<3000 PSIG) PIPING OR
SYSTEMS. DON'T HEAT CYLNDR TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE. USE A CHECK
VALVE OR TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE TO PREVENT BACK FLOW.*

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE RPESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR SCBA
SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE. * FOR
ADDITIONAL HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS, CONSULT COMPRESSED GAS
ASSOCIATION'S GAS ASSOCIATION'S PAMPH LETS P-1,P-14,& SAFETY
BULLETIN SB-2. **
Ventilation:HOOD W/FORCES VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST:TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION ABOVE LEL. MECHANICAL:IN ACCORDANCE W/ELECTRICAL
CODES.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER, EYEWASH
"FOUNTAIN"
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K ** PROTECT FROM DAMAGE.STORE IN
COOL,DRY,VENTED AREA OF NON COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTN TRAFFICKED &
EMERG EXITS.***
Supplemental Safety and Health
*** DON'T STORE >130 F;STORE UPRIGHT & SECURED TO PREVENT
FALLING.SEGRATE FULL & EMPTY CNTNR.USE 1ST IN/1ST OUT INVENTORY
SYSTEM.POST"NO SMOKING/OPEN FLAMES"SIGNS IN STORAGE/USE AREA.NO
IGNIT SOURCES IN STORAGE/USE AREA.EARTH GROUND & BONDLINES &
EQUIP.NON SPARK/EXPLOSN PROOF TOOLS.GAS PRODUCERS ONLY REFILL.

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-259F,-161C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-297F,-183C
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED QUANTITIES.
RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE
OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO
SUPPLIER. FOR EMERGENCY DI SPSOAL ASSISTANCE, CONTACT SUPPLIER OR
EMERG #.

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