Product ID:ARGON
MSDS Date:08/24/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N070350
MSDS Number: CBLQM

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 205-655-3271

Cage: DO025

Telephone: 205-655-3271

Cage: 54905

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: SIMPLE ASPHY WHICH
EXERTS NO OTHER PHYSIOLOGICAL EFT BEYOND OXYGEN DEPRIVATION. SYMPS
OF OVEREXP INCL DIZZ, HDCH, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH.
SKIN/EYES: CONT W/RAPIDLY EXPANDING GASES MAY CAUSE
BURNS/FROSTBITE. CHRONIC: ARGON IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE ANY CHRONIC
ILLNESSES OR DISEASES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AS QUICKLY AS POSS. TRAINED PERS
SHOULD ADMIN SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN &/CARDIO-PULM RESUSCITATION, IF
NEC. ONLY TRAINED PERS SHOULD ADMIN SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. SKIN: IN
CASE OF F ROSTBITE, PLACE FROSTBITTEN PART IN WARM WATER. IF WARM
WATER IS NOT AVAIL/IMPRACTICAL TO USE, WRAP AFFECTED PARTS GENTLY
IN BLANKETS. EYES: FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEE
MD . I NGEST: CALL MD IMMED . IF EXPOS CAUSES OBVIOUS DISTRESS,
VICTIMS & RESCUERS MUST BE TAKEN FOR MED ATTN. TAKE COPY OF LABEL &
MSDS TO MD/HLTH PROFESSIONAL W/VICTIM.

Extinguishing Media:NOT NORNALLY IGNITABLE. USE WATER SPRAY, DRY
CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, FOAM, ANY "B" CLASS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . KEEP UNUSED CYLINDERS COOL USING A WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE, THIS CYLINDER
UNDER MAY RUPTURE VIOLENTLY, CAUSING A HIGH PRESSURE RELEASE OF
GASES.

Spill Release Procedures:UNCONTROLLED RELEASES SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO
BY TRAINED PERS USING PRE-PLANNED PROC. PROPER PROT EQUIP SHOULD BE
USED. IN CASE OF RELEASE, CLEAR AFFECTED AREA, PROTECT PEOPLE, &
RESPOND W/TRAINED PERS . FOR UNCONTROLLED RELEASES, MONITOR THE
SURROUNDING AREA FOR OXYGEN CONTENT. ATM MUST HAVE AT LEAST 19.5%
OXYGEN BEFORE PERS CAN BE ALLOWED AREA W/OUT SCBA. CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN TO AVOID (SUP DAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE THIS MATL
SHOULD BE TRAINED TO HANDLE IT SAFELY. KEEP CYL IN DRY, WELL-VENT
AREAS WHICH ARE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EXCEED 48C STOR TEMP. KEEP CYL SECURE. BEFORE
USE: MOVE CYL W/SUITABLE HAND-TRUCK. SECURE CYL FIRMLY. LEAVE VALVE
PROT CAP IN PLACE UNTIL CYL IS READY FOR USE. DURING USE: USE
DESIGNATED REGULA TORS, CGA FITTINGS, & OTHER SUPPORT EQUIP. DO NOT
USE ADAPTERS. DO NOT USE OIL/GREASE ON GAS HNDLG F ITTINGS/ (SUP
DAT)

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR USE. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED AIR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IF OXYGEN LEVELS ARE BELOW
19.5%.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE A MECHANICAL FAN, OR
VENT AREA TO OUTSIDE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR TASK.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID GETTING CHEM ON YOU/IN YOU. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING CHEMICALS. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK WHILE HANDLING
CHEMICALS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: CONT W/RAPIDLY EXPANDING GASES. VENTILATE AFFECTED AREA.
OTHER PREC: EQUIP. ALL EQUIP MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED & BONDED.
AFTER USE: CLOSE MAIN CYL VALVE. REPLACE VALVE PROT CAP. MARK EMPT
Y CYL "EMPTY". FOLLOW PRACT INDICATED IN "ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
MEASURES". MAKE CERTAIN APPLICATION EQUIP IS (OTHER INFO)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-186C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-309F,-189C
Spec Gravity:1.38 (AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:0.033 CM/CM3 WATER
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, COMPRESSED GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ARGON IS NON-CORR & INERT, & MAY BE CONTAINED IN SYS CONSTRUCTED OF ANY
COMMON METALS & DESIGNED TO SAFELY WITHSTAND PRESSURES INVOLVED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT PUNCTURE
OR INCINERATE CYLINDER.

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