Product ID:P-10 GAS MIXTURE
MSDS Date:08/02/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-060-2793
MSDS Number: BWBYS

AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.

575 MOUNTAIN AVE
MURRAY HILL, NJ 07974-2006
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-464-8100

Cage: 00741

AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.

MURRAY HILL, NJ 07974-2006 US

Telephone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 00741

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9394

METHANE

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9394

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT APPLICABLE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION- DISPLACES OXYGEN IN THE
AIR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION- HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LABORED
BREATHING AND EVENTUAL UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:INHALATION- GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. NOTE: MEDICAL
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:5, METHANE
Upper Limits:15, METHANE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS VERY SLIGHTLY FLAMMABLE. EXTINGUISH
FIRE WITH MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE OF FIRE.
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:CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY RUPTURE OR
EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. PURGE AREA OF GAS. CONTACT
CHEMTREC FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE OR YOUR CLOSEST AIRCO LOCATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT (BELOW 125F). KEEP CYLINDER
VALVES CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS OR LABELS. USE ALL
RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS. READ AND
OBEY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON LABEL.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Eye Protection:APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES AND HEARING PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. USE PROPER CARE WHEN HANDLING AND STORING
CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE SAFETY SHOES WITH HANDLING CYLINDERS.

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:1.25
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT RELAVENT
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE TO AIRCO FOR P ROPER DISPOSAL.

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