Argon, Refrigerated Liquid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H281

Code

Statements

H281

Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of Substance

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H281 - Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury 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 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P403 - Store in a well ventilated place. P282 - Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection. P304+340 - IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P302 - IF ON SKIN _ P336 - Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected areas P315 - Get immediate medical advice/attention. CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. CGA-PG24 - DO NOT change or force fit connections. CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty. CGA-PG23 - Always keep container in upright position.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Inhalation; Skin; Eyes 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 Contact with rapidly evaporating liquid can cause cryogenic burns or frostbite. Frostbite effects are a change in color of the skin to gray or white, possibly followed by blistering. Eye Contact Contact with evaporating liquid may cause tissue freezing. Ingestion Ingestion is unlikely. Contact with product may cause tissue freezing. Hazard(s) Not Otherwise Classified Accumulation of vapors can cause asphyiation without warning. May cause frostbite upon sudden release of liquefied gas.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Physical, Gases Under Pressure, Refrigerated Liquefied Gas