lHwy 301 South MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET lDunn, NG 28335 MME BOC GASES [P22 MSDS-000004 Machine & Welding Supply Co. Phone: (910) 892-4016 Fax: (910)892.3575 Internet: www.mwse.com| [PRODUCT NAME: ARGON. 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification BOC Gases, BOC Gases Division of Division of ‘The BOC Group, Ine. BOC Canada Limited 575 Mountain Avenue 975 Falbourne Street, Unit 2 Murray Hil, NI. 07974 ‘Mississauga, Ontario LSR 3W6 ‘TELEPHONE NUMBER: (908) 464-8100 ‘TELEPHONE NUMBEE 108) 501-1700 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 (005) 501-0802 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN NC PRODUCT NAME: ARGON CHEMICALNAME: Argon COMMON NAMESISYNONYMS: Argon, compressed ‘TDG (Canada) CLASSIFICATION: 2.2 WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: A PREPARED BY: Loss Control (908)464-8100(905)S01-1700 PREPARATION DATE: 6/1/95 REVIEW DATES: 6/7/96 2. Composition, information on Ingredients 20101 TWOREDIENT VOLUME PaLosnn THACGI | 1m oF 1s RoutlSpecies gen Two ‘Sone Rap ‘See Raphyant | Not Avett FORMULA: Ar AS 7440374 recs # c2200000 ‘As sated in 29 CER 1910, Subp Zod Daly 3,17) 2 stdin te ACGIH 1994.95 Tres Lint Vale or Chemical Substaes andPysicl Agents 3. Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW simple Asphyxiant -T [confined area. Maint product do onyak ‘oxygen levels above 19.5%. Nonfiammable Page | of 6PRODUGT NAME ARGON ROUTE OF ENTRY ‘Skin Contact| ‘Skin Absorption Bye Contact Tnhalation Ingestion Yes Yes Yes No. HEALTH EFFECTS: - Exposure Linits Tetiant ‘Bensitization __No No, No "Feraogen Reproductive Hazard Mutagen No! No. No. ‘Synergisie Eifets None reported Carcinogenicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No EYE EFFECTS: [No adverse effects anticipated. SKIN EFFECT: [No adverse effects anticipated. INGESTION EFFECTS: [No adverse effects anticipated, INHALATION EFFECTS: ‘Product isa nontoxic simple asphysiant. Effects of oxygen deficiency resulting from simple asphyiants mey include: rapid breathing, diminished mental aleriness, impaired muscular coordination, faulty judgement, depression of all sensations, emotional instability, and fatigue. As asphyxiation progresses, nausea, vomiting, prostaton, and loss of consciousness may result, eventually leading to convulsions, coms, and death ‘Oxygen deficiency during pregnancy has produced developmental abnormalities in humans and experimental animals, NFPA HAZARD CODES. HMI HAZARD CODES RATINGS SYSTEM Heal: 0 Health: 0 0=No Hazant Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0 Y= Slight Hazard Reactivity: 0 Reactivity: 0 2 Moderate Hazard 4 Severe Hazard 4, irst Aid Measures BYES: “Never introdvce ointment oro nto the eyes without medical advice! If pain is preset, refer the victim to an ophthalmologist for etme and follow up. SKIN: ‘None anticipated, INGESTION: Ingestion i unlikely as product isa gas at room temperature. INHALATION: MSDS: 6-6 Revised: 6/7/96 Page 2of 6[PRODUCT NAME: ARGON, PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Victims shouldbe assisted t an uncontaminated area and inhale fresh ar. Quick removal from the contamineted area is ‘most important. Unconscious persons should be moved to an uncontaminated area, and if breathing has stopped, administer arificial resuscitation and supplemental oxygen. Further treatment should be symptomatic and supportive 5. Fire Fighting Measures [ Condions of Pammab lige Woaflammaie 7 Flask point ‘Method: ~~ T Rutoignition None [Not Applicable Temperature: None LEL(@): Nowe: [WEL None Hazardous combustion products: None ‘Sensitivity to mechanical shock: None ‘Sensitivity to static discharge: None FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: ‘None, Nonflammable EXTINGUISHING MEDI None required. Use as appropriate for surrounding materials, 6. Accidental Release Measures Evacuate all personnel from affected srea. Use appropriate protective equipment. If Tea is in container or container valve, contact the eppropriate emergency telephone number listed in Section 1 or eal your closest BOC location 7. Handling and Storage Electrical classification ‘Non-hazardous. ‘This gas mixture is noncorrsive and may be used with all common strctural materials. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Valve protection caps must remain in place unless container is secured with valve protection outlet piped to use point. Do not drag, slide or rofl eyinders. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Use a pressure reducing regulator when connecting eylinder to lower pressure (<3000 psig) piping or systems, Do not het cylinder by any means to increase the discharge rate of product from the cylinder. Use a check valve or trap inthe discharge lin to prevent hazardous back flow into the eylinder. Protect cylinders from physical damage. Stor in coo, dy, well-ventilated area of ron-combustible construction way from heavily trafficked aress and emergency exits. Do not allow the temperature where cylinders are stored to exceed 125 “F (52°C), Cylinders should be stored upright and frmly secured to preven falling or being knocked over. Use a "fst nist out” inventory system to prevent fll eylinders being stored for excessive periods of time, For additional recommendations, consult Compressed Gs Assoc Bulletin SB-2 Pamphlets P-I, Pd, P-9, and Safety MSDS: 6-6 Page 3 of 6[PRODUCT NAME: ARGON [Never carry 2 compressed gus cylinder ora container of a gus in eryogenic liquid form in an enclosed space such sacar trunk, van or station vagon. A leak can result in a fire, explosion, asphyxiation ora toxic exposure. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection VOLUME FELON TASS Lo Twas ‘Sie Rapp ‘Single Rapin Not Avan FORMULA: Ae case soa rt vl vate pronouns pcb fr ni wich ay Be mere ange ae ‘hot lise bere 2 Aas 29 CFR 1910, Subp 7 (evi ely 1,198) » Arto he ACG 19841995 Theol Lit Ves fr Chea Soaeces ed Pye! Aas ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust to provent accumulation of high concentration so as to reduce the oxygen level inthe airo Tess than 19.5% EYE/PACE PROTECTION: Safety goggles or glasses as appropriate forthe job. SKIN PROTECTION: Proteative ploves of material appropriate forthe jab. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Positive pressure air Line with fil-fae mask and escape botle or selEcontained breathing apparatus should be available for emergency us OTHER/GENERAL PROTECTION: Safety shoes or ether footwear as appropriate for the job MDs: G6 Revised: 6/7/96 Page 4 of 6[PRODUCT NAME: ARGON 9, Physical and Chemical Properties PARAMETER, VALUE, UNITS Physical state (gas, guid, solid) Gas ‘Vapor pressure ‘Not Available Vapor density (Air= 1) 2138 Evaporation point ‘Not Available Boiling point 302.6 “1859 Ereezing point 308.9 1894 pH ‘Not Applicable Specific gravity Not Available Oi/vater partition coefficient Not Available ‘Solubility (120) Slight (Odor threshold ‘Not Applicable (Oder and appearance Colorless, odorless gas 40. Stability and Reactivity STABILITY: Stable INCOMPATH ‘None E MATERIALS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur. 41. Toxicological Information Oxygen deficiency during pregnancy hes produced developmental abnormalities in humans and experimental animals, No data given in the Registry of Tox Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) or Sax, Dangerous Propecies ‘of industrial Materials, Th ed. 12, Ecological Information No data given, 13. Disposal Considerations Do not attempt to dispose of residual waste or unused quantities, Return in the shipping container PROPERLY LABELED, WITH ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE to BOC Gases or authorized distributor for proper disposal, Page Sof 6[PRODUCT NAN: ARGON 14, Transport Information PARAMETER. United States DOT ‘Canada TOG ‘PROPER SHIPPING NAM ‘Argon, compiessod Tigon, compressed AREARD CLASS: Eg 2 TDENTIFICATION NUMBER: ‘WN 005 UN 1006 ‘SHIPPING LABEL: NON LAMRIABLE GAS ‘NONFLADIABLE GAS 415. Regulatory Information SARA TITLE III NOTIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION SARA TITLE IIL - HAZARD CLASSES: ‘Suuddon Release of Pressure Hazard 16. Other Information Compressed gas cylinders shall not be refilled without the express writen permission ofthe owner, Shipment of 2 compressed gus cylinder which has not been filed by the owner or with his/her (writen) consent is a violation of transportation regulations DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES: Although reasonable cae has ben taken in the preparation ofthis document, we extend no warranties and make ro representations ast te accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein, and assume no responsibilty regarding the suitability ofthis information for the user's intended purposes or forthe consequences of is use. Each individual should make a determination a to the their particular purpose(). MSDs: 0-6 Revised: 617/96 itailty ofthe information for Page 6of 6