Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-147-0/7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2024-04-17
Product name
Argon
CAS No.
7440-37-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Charging agent in fire extinguishers
Manufacturer Name
AMEREX CORPORATION
Emergency telephone
1(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
AMEREX CORPORATION
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@amerex-fire.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H313
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to GHS
Class Category Signal Word Gases under pressure Liquefied gas - Div 2.2 Warning Acute toxicity, dermal Category 5 None Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Warning GHS – Label Symbol(s) Gas Under Pressure GHS – Words(s) Warning
Other hazards
Not Resulting in Classification Argon is a simple asphyxiate. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May cause frostbite in contact with skin or eyes
Hazard statements
GHS Code(s) Code Phrase(s) Physical H280 *Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated 281 Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury Health H313 May be harmful in contact with skin. 332 Harmful if inhaled. Environmental None Precautionary: General P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 282 Wear cold insulating gloves and either face shield or eye protection.
Response
P317 Get emergency medical help. 302+317 IF ON SKIN: Get medical help. 304+340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 336+317 Storage P410+403 Immediately thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get medical help. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
None *- Fire extinguishers are designed to be used to extinguish fires.
