Argon (Gas)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. Color : Colorless. Odor : Odorless.

Signal word

CAUTION!

Hazard statements

HIGH PRESSURE GAS. GAS REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

Precautionary statements

Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Avoid breathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Skin : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Eyes : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : No specific data. Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : No specific data. Eyes : No specific data. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.