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: Argon
Chemical formula
: Ar
Synonyms
: General Industrial
Company
Telephone
: 800-345-3148
: 800-523-9374 USA
01-610-481-7711 International
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
CAS Number
Argon
7440-37-1
Concentration
(Volume)
100 %
Concentration is nominal. For the exact product composition, please refer to Air Products technical
specifications.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
High pressure gas.
Can cause rapid suffocation.
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required.
Eye contact
: No adverse effect.
Skin contact
: No adverse effect.
Ingestion
: Not applicable.
Exposure Guidelines
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: Inhalation
Target Organs
: None known.
Symptoms
Environmental Effects
Not harmful.
Eye contact
: Not applicable.
Skin contact
: Not applicable.
Ingestion
Inhalation
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Specific hazards
: Upon exposure to intense heat or flame, cylinder will vent rapidly and or rupture
violently. Product is nonflammable and does not support combustion. Move
away from container and cool with water from a protected position. Keep
containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
Environmental precautions
: Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous.
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Additional advice
: If possible, stop flow of product. Increase ventilation to the release area and
monitor oxygen level. If leak is from cylinder or cylinder valve, call the Air
Products emergency telephone number. If the leak is in the users system,
close the cylinder valve, safely vent the pressure, and purge with an inert gas
before attempting repairs.
Storage
Full containers should be stored so that oldest stock is used first. Containers should be stored in a purpose build
compound which should be well ventilated, preferably in the open air. Stored containers should be periodically
checked for general condition and leakage. Observe all regulations and local requirements regarding storage of
containers. Protect containers stored in the open against rusting and extremes of weather. Containers should
not be stored in conditions likely to encourage corrosion. Containers should be stored in the vertical position and
properly secured to prevent toppling. The container valves should be tightly closed and where appropriate valve
outlets should be capped or plugged. Container valve guards or caps should be in place. Keep containers tightly
closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of
heat and ignition. Full and empty cylinders should be segregated. Do not allow storage temperature to exceed
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Technical measures/Precautions
Containers should be segregated in the storage area according to the various categories (e.g. flammable, toxic,
etc.) and in accordance with local regulations. Keep away from combustible material.
Hand protection
Eye protection
Remarks
: Simple asphyxiant.
: Compressed gas.
Color
: Colorless gas
Odor
Molecular Weight
: 39.95 g/mol
: 1.379 (air = 1)
Density
Specific Volume
Boiling point/range
: -302 F (-185.8 C)
Critical temperature
: -188 F (-122.4 C)
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Melting point/range
: -309 F (-189.3 C)
Water solubility
: 0.061 g/l
Hazardous decomposition
products
: None.
Inhalation
Skin.
: No data available.
: No data available.
Bioaccumulation
Further information
This product has no known eco-toxicological effects.
Contaminated packaging
: Argon, compressed
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Class
UN/ID No.
: 2.2
: UN1006
IATA
Proper shipping name
Class
UN/ID No.
: Argon, compressed
: 2.2
: UN1006
IMDG
Proper shipping name
Class
UN/ID No.
: ARGON, COMPRESSED
: 2.2
: UN1006
CTC
Proper shipping name
Class
UN/ID No.
: ARGON, COMPRESSED
: 2.2
: UN1006
Further Information
Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the drivers compartment. Ensure vehicle
driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an
emergency.
Country
Regulatory list
Notification
USA
EU
Canada
Australia
Japan
South Korea
China
Philippines
TSCA
EINECS
DSL
AICS
ENCS
ECL
SEPA
PICCS
Included on Inventory.
Included on Inventory.
Included on Inventory.
Included on Inventory.
Included on Inventory.
Included on Inventory.
Included on Inventory.
Included on Inventory.
EPA SARA Title III Section 312 (40 CFR 370) Hazard Classification:
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard.
US. California Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or any other
harm.
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NFPA Rating
Health
Fire
Instability
Special
:
:
:
:
0
0
0
SA
HMIS Rating
Health
Flammability
Physical hazard
Prepared by
: 0
: 0
: 3
: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Global EH&S Product Safety Department
For additional information, please visit our Product Stewardship web site at
http//www.airproducts.com/productstewardship/
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