Argon

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc

Revision date : 2022-03-09

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GHS04
Health risk rating 1
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7440-37-1

Name of the chemical

Argon Ar

Concentration

100%

General Information

Revision date

2022-03-09

Product name

Argon

Product Synonyms

Argon (refrigerated), Cryogenic Liquid Argon, Liquid Argon, LAR

CAS No.

7440-37-1

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

General Industrial

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GHS04

Company Information

company name

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H281

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H281

Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification Gases under pressure - Refrigerated liquefied gas Simple Asphyxiant

Hazard statements

H281:Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury. Sim. Asphx.:May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Prevention

P282:Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection.

Response

P315 :Get immediate medical advice/attention. P336 :Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area.

Storage

P403:Store in a well-ventilated place.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Extremely cold liquid and gas under pressure. Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite. Can cause rapid suffocation. Avoid breathing gas. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Gases under pressure - Refrigerated liquefied gas. Simple Asphyxiant

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