Argon (Liquefied gas)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. [Liquefied gas] Color : Colorless. Odor : Odorless.

Signal word

CAUTION!

Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements

At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. 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 Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Skin Dermal contact with rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Eyes Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.

Potential chronic health

effects : 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 : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure