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
2014-10-03
Product name
Argon, compressed
Substance name
Argon, compressed
CAS No.
7440-37-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial use. Use as directed
Emergency telephone
1-800-645-4633, 1-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Praxair, 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
Classification (GHS-US) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-US) Compressed gas H280 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS04
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED 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+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. 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. CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F).
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
Classification (GHS-US) Compressed gas H280 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
