Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-05-19
Product name
Argon Gas
Product Synonyms
Argon, Argon, Compressed
Chemical name
Inert Gas
CAS No.
7440-37-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Welding Shielding Gas, Insulator in Windows, Heat Treating, Gas Chomatograph Carrier Gas For Transportation Emergency Contact CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Manufacturer Name
Norco, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Norco, 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
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Classification of the substance or mixture
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P271 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P403 - Store in a well ventilated place. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P313 - Get medical advice/attention. CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure. CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty. SDS Page 2 of 5 CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52 °C (125 °F).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes; Inhalation; Skin; Target Organs: Respiratory system; Inhalation: Product is a simple asphyxiant. This product may displace oxygen if released in a confined space. Maintain oxygen levels above 19.5% at sea level to prevent asphyxiation. Effects of oxygen deficiency resulting from simple asphyxiants may include: rapid breathing, diminished mental alertness, impaired muscular coordination, faulty judgment, depression of all sensations, emotional instability and fatigue. As asphyxiation progresses, nausea, vomiting, prostration and loss of consciousness may result, eventually leading to convulsions, coma and death. Oxygen deficiency during pregnancy has produced developmental abnormalities in humans and experimental animals. Skin Contact: Non-irritating. Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frostbite with redness, skin color change to gray or white, and blistering. Eye Contact: Non-irritating. None anticipated. Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frostbite. NFPA: Health = 0, Fire = 0, Reactivity = 0, Specific Hazard = n/a HMIS III: Health = 0, Fire = 0, Physical Hazard = 3 0 3
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
