Product ID:HYDROGEN IN ARGON
MSDS Date:10/12/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N081169
MSDS Number: CFZTD

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC

ROUTE 611
PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18949
US

Emergency Phone: 215-766-8861

Info Phone: 215-766-8861

Cage: 51847

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES

310 PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18934 US

Telephone: 215-766-0416

Cage: 51847

5PPM-5.50

CAS: 1333-74-0

RTECS: MW8900000

Fraction By Weight: <5.5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. SYMPTOMS
INCLUDE RAPID RESPIRATION, MUSCULAR INCOORDINATION, FATIGUE,
NAUSEA, AND VOMITING. EXTREMELY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
DEATH. CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

First Aid:INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYES: FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTE S. SEE MD . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
SEE MD . INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Lower Limits:SEE ING 1
Upper Limits:SEE ING 1
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, OR HALOGENATED GAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SEVERE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR
FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOORS AREA. REMOVE SOURCES OF
IGNITION AND COMBUSTIBLES. SHUT OFF GAS SOURCE IF POSSIBLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS AWAY
FROM OXIDIZERS, HEAT & SOURCES OF IGNIT. PROTECT CONTRS FROM
PHYSICAL DMG. DO NOT DEFACE CYLS/LABELS.
Other Precautions:KEEP VALVE PROT CAP ON CYL WHEN NOT IN USE & SECURE
CYL WHEN USING TO PROTECT FROM FALLING. USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO
MOVE CYLS. CYLS SHOULD BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF
COMPRESSED GASES. SH IPMENT OF COMPRESSED GAS CYL (SUP DAT)

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR
NON-ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC: WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY OWNER OR W/HIS WRITTEN CONSENT
IS A VIOLATION OF FED LAW (49 CFR). NEVER EXPOSE ANY PART OF CYL TO
TEMPS ABOVE 125F.

Vapor Density:1.31-1.38
Solubility in Water:0.051-0.052 @ 0C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION
CAP IN PLACE. ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A SLOW RATE. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOC AL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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