Product ID:ARGON; ARGON, COMPRESSED
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-564-8989
MSDS Number: BVBBZ

Emergency Phone: 215-687-5253

Info Phone: 215-687-5253

Cage: 0DHP5

Telephone: 215-687-5253

Cage: 0DHP5

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ARGON DEFINED AS SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
MAINTAIN OXYGEN LEVELS AT GREATER THAN 18 MOLAR PRECENT AT NORMAL
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IS EQUIVALENT TO PARTIAL PRESSURE OF 135 MM HG
(ACGIH 1989-1990). ARGON NONTO XIC BUT LIBERATION OF LARGE AMOUNT
IN CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE AMT OF OXYGEN IN AIR NEEDED TO
SUPPORT LIFE.
Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF BALANCE OR DIZZINESS. TIGHTNESS IN
FRONTAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD. TINGLING IN THE TONGUE, FINGERTIPS OR
TOES. WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS. RAPID
REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO PREFORM MOVEMENTS. REDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS
OF SURROUNDINGS. LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS. HEIGHTENED MENTAL
ACTIVITY. *
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO ARGON SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION MANDATORY IN CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE
TO ARGON. EQUIP RESCUE PERSONNEL WITH SCBA. INHALATION: ASSIST
CONSCIOUS PERSONS TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK
REMOVAL FR OM CONTAMINATED AREA MOST IMPORTANT. MOVE UNCONSCIOUS
PERSONS TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA, GIVE MOUTH TO MOUTH
RESUSCITATION & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
SYMPTOMATIC & SUPPORTIVE.

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS
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 PROTECIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION OR CALL THE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBE R LISTED HEREIN.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE IN VENTD AREA.DON'T
DRAG,SLIDE,ROLL CYLNDR(PROTECT FROM DAMAGE).VALVE PROTECT CAP MUST
REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS SECURD W/VALVE OUTLET PIPE TO USE PT
Other Precautions:DON'T HEAT CYLNDR TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE.USE
CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE TO PREVENT HZD BACKFLOW.STORE IN
COOL,DRY,VENTED AREA.DON'T STORE IN TEMPS >130F.STORE UPRIGHT USE
PRESSR REDUCING R EGULTR WHEN CONNECT CYLNDR TO < PRSSR **

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO
REDUCE OXYGEN LEVEL IN AIR TO LESS THAN 18 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
* NONE OF SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR IN ARGON ASPHYXIA. THERE ARE NO DEFINITE
WARNING SYMPTOMS. ** (<3000 PSIG) PIPING/SYSTM.SEGRAGATE
EMPTY & FULL CYLINDERS.USE 1ST IN/1ST OUT INVENTORY SYS (PREVEN T
EXCESSIVE STORAGE).REFILL BY QUALIFIED COMPRESSED GAS
PRODUCER.WRITTEN CONSENT NEEDED FOR SHIPMENT BY CYLNDR NONOWNER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-302F,-186C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-309F,-189C
Vapor Pres:>-188F
Vapor Density:1.656KG/M3
Spec Gravity:1.38 (AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED QTY. RETURN IN
SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, W/VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS
SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLIER. FOR EMERG
DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER OR CALL EMERG
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