MSDS - Argon, Compressed

Safety Data Sheet
Argon Compressed
Gulf Cryo
Arabian Industrial Gases Company
Dubai Investments Park
P.O. Box: 17229
Dubai
U.A.E.
Tel.: +971 04 885 1345
Fax: +971 04 885 1315
Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Gulf Cryo
Arabian Industrial Gases Company
Dubai Investments Park
P.O. Box: 17229
Dubai
U.A.E.
Tel.: +971 04 885 1345
Fax: +971 04 885 1315
Product Code: Argon Compressed
Section 2: Hazards Identification
Warning
Hazard Classification:
Gases Under Pressure
Hazard Statements:
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Precautionary Statements
Storage:
Protect from sunlight.
Store in well-ventilated place.
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
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CAS #
7440-37-1
Chemical Substance Chemical Family Trade Names

ARGON, COMPRESSED Inorganic gases ARGON; UN 1006; AR
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Inhalation Note to

Physicians
Not applicable Flush eyes Not applicable If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give For inhalation,
route of with plenty of route of artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen consider oxygen.
exposure water. exposure should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical
attention.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Products of Combustion Protection of Firefighters

Non-flammable gas Not applicable ▪ N/A
▪ N/A
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions Environmental Methods for Containment

Precautions
Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind None known. Stop leak if possible without
and keep out of low areas. personal risk.
Methods for Cleanup Other Information

Leaks may be detected by a soapy-water solution.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Storage
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 Avoid using in
CFR 1910.101. Keep separated from incompatible substances. confined spaces.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines
ARGON, COMPRESSED: ARGON: ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)
Engineering Controls
Handle only in fully enclosed systems.
Eye Protection Skin Protection Respiratory Protection
Eye protection not required, but recommended. Protective clothing is not required. N/A
General Hygiene considerations

▪ Avoid breathing vapor or mist
▪ Avoid contact with eyes and skin
▪ Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Appearance Color Change in Appearance Physical Form Odor Taste
Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas Odorless Tasteless
Flash Point Flammability Partition Coefficient Autoignition Temperature Upper Explosive Limits Lower Explosive Limits
Not flammable Nonflammable Nonflammable Nonflammable
Boiling Freezing Vapor Vapor Specific Water pH Odor Evaporation Viscosity

Point Point Pressure Density Gravity Solubility Threshold Rate
-303 F -308 F (- 500 1.38 Not 3.36% @ Not Not Not 0.0225 cP
(-186 189 C) mmHg @ (Air=1) applicable 20 C applicable available applicable @ 25 C
C) -190 C
Molecular Molecular Density Weight per Volatility by Volatility Solvent Solubility

Weight Formula Gallon Volume
39.948 AR 1.784 g/L @ 0 Not available 100% Not Soluble: Organic
C applicable solvents
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials

Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. No data available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

No data available. Will not polymerize.
Section 11: Toxicology Information
Acute Effects
Oral LD50 Dermal Inhalation
LD50
Not Not Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, dizziness, disorientation, mood swings,
established established tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma
Eye Irritation Skin Irritation Sensitization

No information on significant adverse effects No information on significant adverse effects
Chronic Effects
Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects
Not established Not established Not established No data
Section 12: Ecological Information
Fate and Transport

Eco toxicity Persistence / Degradability Bioaccumulation / Accumulation Mobility in Environment
Fish toxicity: Not available Not available Not available Not available
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Section 14: Transportation Information
U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101
Proper ID Hazard Packing Labeling Passenger Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Additional

Shipping Number Class or Group Requirements or Railcar Quantity Only Quantity Shipping
Name Division Limitations Limitations Description
Argon, UN1006 2.2 Not 2.2 75 kg or L 150 kg N/A
compressed applicable
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Shipping Name UN Number Class Packing Group / Risk Group
Argon, compressed UN1006 2.2 Not applicable
Section 15: Regulatory Information
U.S. Regulations
CERCLA Sections SARA 355.30 SARA 355.40
Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
SARA 370.21
Acute Chronic Fire Reactive Sudden Release
Yes No No No Yes
SARA 372.65
Not regulated.
OSHA Process Safety

Not regulated.
State Regulations
CA Proposition 65
Not regulated.
Canadian Regulations
WHMIS Classification
A
National Inventory Status

US Inventory (TSCA) TSCA 12b Export Notification Canada Inventory (DSL/NDSL)
Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
Section 16: Other Information
NFPA Rating
HEALTH=0 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0 SPECIAL=SA
0 = minimal hazard, 1 = slight hazard, 2 = moderate hazard, 3 = severe hazard, 4 = extreme hazard


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Safety Data Sheet

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Code: Argon Compressed

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Gulf Cryo page 1 of 4

Chemical Substance Chemical Family Trade Names

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Inhalation Note to

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Products of Combustion Protection of Firefighters

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions Environmental Methods for Containment

Methods for Cleanup Other Information

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

General Hygiene considerations

Boiling Freezing Vapor Vapor Specific Water pH Odor Evaporation Viscosity

Molecular Molecular Density Weight per Volatility by Volatility Solvent Solubility

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials

Hazardous Decomposition Products Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Section 11: Toxicology Information

Eye Irritation Skin Irritation Sensitization

Section 12: Ecological Information

Fate and Transport

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101

Proper ID Hazard Packing Labeling Passenger Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Additional

Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Section 15: Regulatory Information

OSHA Process Safety

National Inventory Status

Section 16: Other Information

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