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
2016-08-03
Product name
Argon
CAS No.
7440-37-1
supplier name
Praxair Canada inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-363-0042
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Praxair Canada inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H380
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-CA classification Simple asphyxiant H380 Compressed gas H280
2.2 Label elements
GHS-CA labelling
Hazard pictograms
GHS04
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION
Precautionary statements
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F) Use a back flow preventive device in the piping Close valve after each use and when empty Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-CA classification Simple asphyxiant H380 Compressed gas H280
