MEDIGAS (PVT) LTD.

ARGON - COMPRESSED

1 PRODUCT 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Product Name: Argon, Compressed Flammable Properties:
Chemical Name: Argon Nonflammable and does not support combustion.
Chemical Family: Inert Gas Extinguishing Media:
Synonyms: Argon gas Use extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Chemical Formula: Ar Protection Of Firefighters:
Use: Shield Gas, Inerting, Fire Upon exposure to intense heat or flame cylinder may
Extinguishing, various others vent rapidly and/or rupture violently. Pressure in a container
can build up due to heat and it may rupture.
Valve: Brass Valve, Alco Brand 70 Protective Equipment And Precautions For
200 Bar, Inlet: 1” , Outlet: 5/8” Firefighters:
Simple asphyxiant. If possible, remove cylinders from fire area
or cool with water. Self-contained breathing apparatus may be
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION required for rescue workers.
Emergency Overview: Sensitivity To Static Discharge: None
Sensitivity To Mechanical Impact: None
CAUTION!
High pressure gas. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Can cause rapid suffocation Do not breathe gas.Self-contained Personal Precautions:
breathing apparatus may be required by rescue workers. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Evacuate all
personnel from the affected area. Ventilate area or remove
Potential Health Effects Information: cylinders to a well ventilated location. Self-contained breathing
Routes Of Exposure: apparatus may be required for rescue workers.
Environmental Precautions: Not applicable.
Inhalation: Methods For Containment: Shut off source if possible without risk.
Simple asphyxiant. Nontoxic, but may cause suffocation by displacing Methods For Clean-Up: Not applicable.
the oxygen in air. Exposure to oxygen-deficient atmosphere «19.5%) Other Information: None
may cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, excess
salivation, diminished mental alertness, loss of consciousness 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
and death. Exposure to atmospheres containing 8% to 10% or less Handling:
oxygen will bring about unconsciousness without warning and so Use a suitable hand troly for cylinder movement. Never attempt to
quickly that the individuals cannot help or protect themselves. Lack of lift a cylinder by its valve/protection cap. If user experiences any
sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury or death. difficulty operating cylinder valve discontinue use and contact supplier.
Eye Contact: Not Applicable Never insert an object (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, pry bar, etc.) into
valve cap openings. Doing so may damage valve, causing a leak to
Skin Contact: Not applicable
occur. Use an adjustable strap wrench to remove over-tight or rusted
Skin Absorption: Not applicable
caps. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder or make a
Ingestion: Not applicable
cylinder a part of an electrical circuit.
Chronic Effects: None established
Storage:
Medical Conditions Store and use with adequate ventilation. Compressed gas cylinders
Aggravated By None shall be separated from materials and conditions that present exposure
Overexposure: hazards to or from each other. Cylinders should be stored upright with
valve protection cap in place and firmly secured to prevent falling or
Other Effects Of being knocked over. Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not
Overexposure: None drag, roll, slide or drop. Do not allow storage area temperature to
exceed 125 °F (52°C). Full and empty cylinders should be segregated.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC Use a first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent full containers from
being stored for long periods of time.
Potential Environ- No adverse ecological effects are
Mental Effects: expected.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines:
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Osha Pel-Twa: None
Niosh Idlh: None
INGREDIENT NAME: Argon Acgih Tlv: Simple asphyxiant
PERCENTAGE: >99% Engineering Controls:
CAS NUMBER: 7440-37-1 Ventilation:
Natural or mechanical to prevent oxygen-deficient atmospheres below
19.5% oxygen.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment:
FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Eye/Face Protection:
INHALATION: Safety glasses are recommended.
Persons suffering from lack of oxygen should be removed to fresh Skin Protection:
air. If victim is not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is Work gloves are recommended when handling cylinders. Safety
difficult, give oxygen. Obtain prompt medical attention. shoes are recommended when handling cylinders.
EYE CONTACT: Not Applicable
SKIN CONTACT: Not Applicable Respiratory Protection (Specify Type):
INGESTION: Not applicable General Use: None required
Emergency Use:
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: None
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure
airline with mask are to be used in oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
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ARGON - COMPRESSED

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Appearance: Colorless Basic Shipping Description:
Odor: Odorless, Tasteless at normal temperature and pressure. Proper Shipping Name: Argon,
Odor Threshold: Not applicable Compressed
Physical State: Gaseous Ph: Not applicable Hazard Class: 2.2 (Nonflammable
Gas)
Melting Point: - -308.6 OF (-189.2 °C) @ 1 atm Identification Number: UN 1006
Boiling Point: -302.6 OF (-185.9 0c) @ 1 atm Additional Information:
Flash Point: Not applicable Product RQ: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Gas, not applicable
(Butyl Acetate=1) Shipping Label(s): Nonflammable gas
Placard (When required): Nonflammable gas
Flammability: Nonflammable gas Special Shipping Information:
Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a well Venti-
Flammable Limits In Air By Volume: lated vehicle. The transportation of compressed gas containers in
Lower: Not applicable; automobiles or in closed-body vehicles can present serious safety
UPPER: Not applicable hazards and should be discouraged.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
(AT 20°C): 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION & OTHER INFORMATION
Special Precautions:
Gas Density: 0.103lb/ft3 (1.650 kg/m3) @ 70 °F (21.1°C) Use Piping and equipment adequately designed to withstand
and 1 atm pressures to be encountered. Use a check valve or other protective
Specific Gravity: 1.38@70°F (21.1 0c) And 1 Atm apparatus in any line or piping from the cylinder to prevent reverse
flow.
Solubility In Water: Vol/Vol at 32°F (0 °C): 0.056
(Air =1) Hazard Ratings and Rating systems:

Coefficient Of Water/Oil Distribution: Not available NFPA Ratings:

Auto ignition: Nonflammable
Health =0; Flammability =0; Instability: =0; Special: Sa
Decomposition Temperature: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: 39.95 Use the proper connections; DO NOT USE ADAPTERS
Expansion Ratio: Not applicable
DO NOT FORCE FIT

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY The information and recommendations in this Material Safety
Data Sheet relate only to the specific material mentioned
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions To Avoid: None herein and do not relate to use otherwise.
Incompatible Materials: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None The information and recommendations herein are taken from
Possibility Of Hazardous Reactions: Will not occur our extensive experiences and the data contained in recognized
references of CGA Hand Book of Compressed Gases.

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY:

The product is simple asphyxiant. Information contained in this publication is accurate at the date of
Acute Dose Effects: LD50: None LCso: None publication. The company does not accept liability arising from
Repeated Dose Effects: None established the use of this information, or the use, applications, adaptation or
Irritation: None Process of any products described herein.
Sensitization: None

Genetic Effects: None

Developmental Effects: None
Teratogenicity: None
Synergistic Materials: None
Reproductive Effects: None
Target Organ Effects: None
Mutagenicity: None
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eco-toxicity:
No adverse ecological effects are expected. It does not contain
any Class I orClass II ozone depleting chemicals.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused quantities. Contact
your supplier. For emergency disposal, discharge slowly to
the atmosphere in a well ventilated area or outdoors.

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