Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
>99
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2019-03-01
Product name
ARGON COMPRESSED
Product name
ARGON COMPRESSED
Identification on the label/Trade name
LASER Argon, Plasmaline Argon, PURESHIELD Argon, Gourmet A, MAPAX A
CAS No.
7440-37-1
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Company Information
company name
Messer Canada Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@messer-ca.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Gases under pressure Compressed gas Simple asphyxiants Yes
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Use a backflow preventive device in piping Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure Close valve after each use and when empty
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention/advice.
Storage
Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
