Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7727-37-9
Name of the chemical
Nitrogen N2
Concentration
50-52%
EC/CAS
7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
48-50%
General Information
Revision date
2015-10-01
Product name
Argonite
Product Synonyms
IG-55
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fire Extinguishing Agent and Expellant
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consult applicable fire protection codes
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, (703) 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Kidde-Fenwal, Inc
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
Hazard Classification Gas under pressure – compressed gas Simple Asphyxiant
Hazard statements
Contents under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Prevention
Do not enter confined space unless adequately ventilated. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. 2.
Response
None
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Protect from sunlight and store in well-ventilated place.
Disposal
None
2.3 Other hazards
Avoid direct inhalation of undiluted gas. Can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Breathing very high concentrations can cause dizziness, shortness of breath, unconsciousness or asphyxiation. Specific Concentration Limits The values listed below represent the percentages of ingredients of unknown toxicity. Acute oral toxicity 0% Acute dermal toxicity 0% Acute inhalation toxicity 0% Acute aquatic toxicity 100%
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Gas under pressure – compressed gas Simple Asphyxiant
