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EC/CAS
7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2006-06-30
Product name
Argon
CAS No.
7440-37-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Inerting, welding and general analytical or synthetic chemical uses
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Physical state Gas. OSHA/HCS status This material is classified hazardous under OSHA regulations in the United States and the WHMIS Controlled Product Regulation in Canada. Emergency overview : CAUTION! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. GAS REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. Keep away from heat (<52°C/125°F). Use only with adequate ventilation. Extremely hazardous gas under pressure. Keep cylinder valve closed when the product is not used. Gas may accumulate in confined areas.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Dermal contact. Eye contact.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Inhalation of this gas may cause dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, narcosis, nausea or asphyxiation. Skin No known significant effects or critical hazards. Eyes No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingestion Since the product is a gas, it will probably be inhaled rather than ingested. See above.
Potential chronic health
Carcinogenic effects: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH. effects Mutagenic effects: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : No specific data. Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : No specific data. Eyes : No specific data. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) Argon
