Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-147-0/7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
>80%
EC/CAS
629-672-9/124-38-9
Name of the chemical
Carbon dioxide CO2
Concentration
<15%
General Information
Version
3.2
Revision date
2026-06-25
Product name
ARGOSHIELD UNIVERSAL (NZ)
Product Synonyms
0148 - SDS NUMBER ● BOC ARGOSHIELD UNIVERSAL ● GAS WELDING ● PRODUCT CODE: 501 ●
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
SHIELDING GAS
supplier name
BOC LIMITED
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BOC LIMITED
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customer.servicenz@boc.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NZ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY CRITERIA
Physical hazards
Gases Under Pressure: Compressed gas
Health hazards
Not classified as a Health Hazard
Environmental hazards
Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Prevention
P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions.
Response
None allocated.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
None allocated.
2.3 Other hazards
Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NZ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY CRITERIA Physical Hazards Gases Under Pressure: Compressed gas Health Hazards Not classified as a Health Hazard Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard
