General Information
Revision date
2016-10-13
Product name
Shielding gas, argon 40
Product Synonyms
Argon
Emergency telephone
1-800-645-4633, 1-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Praxair, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA No data available EN (English US) SDS iD: P-4563 19 This document is only controlled while on the Praxair, Inc. website and a copy of this controlled version is available for download. Praxair cannot assure the integrity or accuracy of any version of this document after it has been downloaded or removed from our website. NIATEAAIY AACN fb oInae 126 1ONAANI ES mannon Safety Data Sheet P-4563 Making our plane! mor productive
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Wear safety shoes while handling containers. Physical state Gas Appearance Colorless gas. Molecular mass 40 g/mol Color Colorless. Odor No odor warning properties. Odor threshold No data available pH Not applicable. Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) No data available Relative evaporation rate (ether=1) Not applicable. Melting point > +189 °C Freezing point No data available Boiling point -185.9 °C Flash point No data available Critical temperature 1 122.4 °C Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable. Decomposition temperature No data available Flammability (solid, gas) No data available Vapor pressure Not applicable. Critical pressure 4898 kPa Relative vapor density at 20 °C No data available Relative density No data available Density 0.103 lb/ft? Vapor density at 70°F (21.1°C) Relative gas density 4.38 Solubility Water: 61 mgA Log Pow Not applicable. Log Kow Not applicable. Viscosity, kinematic Not applicable. Viscosity, dynamic Not applicable. Explosive properties Not applicable. Oxidizing properties None. Explosion limits No data available Gas group Compressed gas Additional information Gas/vapor heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or belaw ground level EN (English US) SDS ID: P-4563 4/9 This document is only controlled while on the Praxair, Inc. website and a copy of this controlled version is available for download. Praxair cannot assure the integrity or accuracy of any version of this document after it has been downloaded or removed from our website. Argon Safety Data Sheet P-4563 Making ON, pave? RUBE 2 prodiact xz’ This SDS conforms to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication. Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/13/2016 Supersedes: 10/03/2014 No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below. Stable under normal conditions. LL welding may form gaseous reaction products such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone None. None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7). Using this product in welding and cutting may create additional hazards. The arc from electric arc and nitrogen oxides may be formed by the radiation from the arc. Other decomposition products of are welding and cutting originate from the volatilization, reaction, and oxidization of the material being worked. None. Acute toxicity Not classified Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified pH: Not applicable. Serious eye damage/irritation Not classified pH: Not applicable. Respiratory or skin sensitization Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified Carcinogenicity Not classified Reproductive toxicity Not classified Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Not classified Specific target organ toxicity (repeated > Not classified exposure) Aspiration hazard Not classified Ecology - general No ecological damage caused by this product. ence and degradability No ecological damage caused by this product. Persistence and degradability No ecological damage caused by this product. Log Pow Not applicable. Log Kow Not applicable. Bioaccumulative potential No ecological damage caused by this product. EN (English US) SDS ID: P-4563 5/9 This document is only conirolled while on the Praxair, Inc. website and a copy of this controlled version is available for download. Praxair cannot assure the integrity or accuracy of any version of this document afler it has been downloaded or removed from our website. AIATENOHT MeN ft Ine 1PATOINANT Sianana? se 4 Safety Data Sheet P-4563 Making our y planet sone prelate This SDS conforms to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication. Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/13/2016 Supersedes: 10/03/2014 “No applicable. Not applicable. No ecological damage caused by this product. No data available. Ecology - soil No ecological damage caused by this product. Mobility in soil No data available. Ecology - soil No ecological damage caused by this product. Effect on ozone layer Effect on the global warming None Waste treatment methods May be vented to atmosphere in a well ventilated place. Consult supplier for specific tecommendations. Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. Contact supplier if guidance is required. Waste disposal recommendations Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Contact supplier for any special requirements. In accordance with DOT Transport document description UN1006 Argon, compressed, 2.2 UN-No.(DOT) UN1006 Proper Shipping Name (DOT) Argon, compressed Class (DOT) 2.2 - Class 2.2 - Non-flammable compressed gas 49 CFR 173.115 Hazard labels (DOT) 2.2 - Non-flammable gas Emergency Response Guide (ERG) Number 121 (UN1006);120 (UN1951) Other information No supplementary information available. Special transport precautions Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers: - Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure cylinder valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted. Transport by sea UN-No. (IMDG) 1006 Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) ARGON, COMPRESSED Class (IMDG) 2-Gases MFAG-No 124 EN (English US) SDS ID: P-4563 6/9 This document is only controlled while on the Praxair, Inc. website and a copy of this controlled version is available for download. Praxair cannot assure the integrity or accuracy of any version of this document after il has been downloaded or removed from our website. 2 s saat ey Safety Data Sheet P-4563 Makin 1 ORS ane? PUR productice This SDS conforms to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication. Date of issue: 01/01/1979 Revision date: 10/13/2016 Supersedes: 10/03/2014 Aly transport UN-Na. (IATA) 1006 Proper Shipping Name (IATA) Argon, compressed Class (IATA) Civil Aeronautics Law Gases under pressure/Gases nonflammable nontoxic under pressure AE Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Cont rol Act) inventory SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes i Sudden release of pressure hazard All components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. This product or mixture does not contain a toxic chemical or chemicals in excess of the applicable de minimis concentration as specified in 40 CFR §372.38(a) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title lil of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. CANADA Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List) EU-Reguiations Listed on the AICS (Australian Inventory o Listed on IECSC (Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China) Listed on the Korean ECL (Existing Chemicals List) Listed on NZloC (New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals) Listed on PICCS (Philippines Inventory of Chemicais and Chemical Substances) Listed on INSQ (Mexican National Inventory of Chemical Substances) U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Carcinogens List No U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Developmental No