Product ID:LIQUID ARGON
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-103-9103
MSDS Number: BZLKC

LIQUID AIR CORP

2121 N CALIFORNIA BLVD
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
US

Emergency Phone: 800-231-1366;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 415-977-6500

Cage: 18260

LIQUID AIR CORP ONE CALIFORNIA PLAZA

WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 US

Telephone: 415-977-6500

Cage: 18260

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

AIR NEC TO SUPPORT LIFE. FROSTBITE EFTS ARE CHANGE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFIED, HLTH HAZ

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ARGON. ONE VOL OF LIQ ARGON AT ITS BOILING POINT &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ARGON AT 70F (21.1C) & 1 ATMOSPHERE.

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MOVED TO UNCONTAM AREA, GIVEN MOUTH-TO-MOUTH

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FLUSH AFFECTED AREAS W/LUKEWARM

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PROMPTLY IF CRYOGENIC "BURN" HAS RESULTED IN

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BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRDCRS OF THESE

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BEEN FILLED BY OWNER/WITH HIS (WRITTEN) CONSENT IS

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CUSTOMER INTO STATIONARY VACUUM-JACKETED VESSELS AT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CYLS. STATIONARY CUSTOMER-SITE VESSELS SHOULD BE

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NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR, ADJUST/IN ANY OTHER WAY

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OR OTHER TYPE OF OPERATIONAL PROB W/VESSEL, CONT

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SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS & I/A/W

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ALWAYS BE KEPT IN UPRIGHT POSITION. SPECIALIZED HAND

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FIRST OUT" INVENTORY SYS SHOULD BE USED W/THESE

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ASSOC PAMPHLET P-1. ALSO SEE CGA SFTY BULLETIN SB-2

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

GASES - ARGON, NITROGEN & HELIUM), P-12 (SAFE HNDLG

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OXYGEN-RICH & OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES).

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& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ARGON IS DEFINED AS SIMPLE ASPHY. OXYG
LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT >18 MOLAR PERCENT AT NORMAL ATM
PRESS WHICH IS EQUIV TO PARTIAL PRESS OF 135 MM HG. EFTS OF EXPOS
TO HIGH CONCS SO AS TO DISPLACE OXYG IN AIR NEC FOR LIFE MAY INCL
ANY, ALL/NONE OF FOLLOWING:LOSS OF BALANCE & DIZZ; TIGHTNESS IN
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:FRONTAL AREA OF FOREHEAD; TINGLING OF
TONGUE, FINGERTIPS/TOES; WEAKENED SPEECH LEADING TO INABILITY TO
UTTER SOUNDS; RAPID REDUCTION IN ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS;
REDUCE CONSCIOUSNESS OF S URROUNDS; LOSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS;
HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY. IT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED THAT IS IS POSS
THAT (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXP TO
ARGON. RESCUE PERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA.
INGEST:CALL MD IMMED . EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR MIN OF
15 MINS , SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . INHAL:CONSCIOUS PERS SHOULD BE
ASSISTED TO UNCONTAM AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL FROM
CONTAM AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS PERS SHOULD BE (ING 6)

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . NONFLAMMABLE,
INERT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE CYLS IN SUB-SURF/CLSD
AREAS. ARGON IS HVR/AIR & LEAKING GAS COULD ACCUM IN LOW AREAS &
CAUSE SUFFOCATION W/OUT WARNING.
Other Precautions:LIQ ARGON CANNOT BE HNDLD IN CARBON/LOW ALLOY STEELS.
18-8 & 18-10 STAINLESS STEELS ARE ACCEPT AS ARE COPPER & ITS
ALLOYS, NICKEL & ITS ALLOYS, BRASS, BRONZE, SILICON ALLOYS, MONEL,
INCONEL & BERYLLIU M. LIQUEFIED GAS CYLS SHOULD NOT (ING 9)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE
W/MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:TO PREVENT ACCUM OF HIGH CONCS SO AS TO
REDUCE OXYGEN LEVEL IN AIR TO <18 MOLAR PERCENT.
Protective Gloves:LOOSE FITTING, INSULATED GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(ING 21)
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:NONE OF ABOVE SYMPS MAY OCCUR IN ARGON APSHYXIA SO THAT
THERE ARE NO DEFINITE WARNING SYMPS. CONT W/CRYOGENIC LIQ/COLD
PIPING CNTNG LIQ CAN CAUSE TISS FREEZING/FROSTBITE ON DERMAL CONT
/IF SPLASHED INTO EYES. ARGON IS NONTOXBUT LIBERATION OF LG AMT IN
CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE AMT OF OXYG IN (ING 2)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-186C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-309F,-189C
Vapor Pres:>188.12F
Solubility in Water:0.034 @ 20C
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, SLIGHTLY TINTED LIQUID; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS .

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