General Information
Revision date
2026-07-10
Product name
Argon
Chemical name
Argon
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial use; Use as directed
Emergency telephone
1-800-645-4633, 1-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Holston Gases, Inc
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 GHS US classification Press. Gas (Comp.) H280
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS04
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED OSHA-H01 - MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION.
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure. CGA-PG12 - Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty. CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F).
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. EN (English US) 1/9
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Press. Gas (Comp.) H280
