Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-59-7
Name of the chemical
Helium He
Concentration
60-97
EC/CAS
7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
2-25
EC/CAS
124-38-9
Name of the chemical
Carbon dioxide CO2
Concentration
1-15
General Information
Revision date
2014-06-01
Product name
BLUESHIELD 9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Shielding gas for arc welding
Emergency telephone
(514) 878-1667
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
CAUTION!
Section 2
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. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT 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 : Contains material that 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 : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, central nervous system (CNS). Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : No specific data. Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : No specific data. Eyes : No specific data. 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
