Product ID:G-173 ARGOSHIELD GAS LG & TC
MSDS Date:06/02/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F047228
MSDS Number: BZCMR

AIRCO INC AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV

575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE FORMERLY MURRAY HILL, NJ 07974-2006
US

Emergency Phone: 908-464-8100

Info Phone: 908-464-8100

Cage: 83956

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: 70-95%

OSHA PEL 10000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000 PPM

CARBON DIOXIDE *96-1*

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 0-25%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 9000 MG/CUM

OXYGEN (GAS)

CAS: 7782-44-7

RTECS: RS2060000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL 30000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 30000 PPM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ASPHYXIATION DUE TO OXYGEN
DISPLACEMENT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, LABORED BREATHING,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATION.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS, VICTIM
SHOULD BE MOVED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA. GIVE CPR IF NEEDED.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHER MEDIA SUITABLE FOR COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS INVOLVED IN THE FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONHAZARDOUS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER/CONTAINER VALVE,
CONTACT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/YOUR CLOSEST AIRCO LOCATION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE
STORED UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED.
Other Precautions:VALVE PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE. DON'T
HEAT CYLINDER. USE A CHECK VALVE TO TRAP IN THE DISCHARGE LINE.
NEVER CARRY A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE. REFILL
COMPRESSED GAS CYLI NDERS BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS.

Respiratory Protection:USE A SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACE PIECE
EQUIPPED W/AN ESCAPE BOTTLE/A SCBA SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE. OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE
DEMAND MODE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & GENERAL TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM 19.5% OXYGEN
LEVEL & LESS THAN 0.5% CO2 LEVEL IN AMBIENT AIR.
Protective Gloves:INDUSTRIAL WORK
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Vapor Density:(SEE SUPP)
Spec Gravity:1.38 TO 1.39
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, TEMPS >125F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED QUANTITIES. RETURN
IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED W/ANY VALVE OUTLET
PLUGS/CAPS, SECURE & VALVE CAP IN PLACE TO AIRCO FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. NONFLAMMABLE GAS,
UN1956.

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