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EC/CAS
7440-37-1
Name of the chemical
Argon Ar
Concentration
99.0% to 99.9999%
General Information
Revision date
2007-10-25
Product name
Argon Refrigerated Liquid
Chemical name
Inert gas
CAS No.
7440-37-1
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Odorless, colorless, non-flammable liquefied gas. Simple Asphyxiant – this product does not contain oxygen and may cause asphyxia if released in a confined area. Maintain oxygen levels above 19.5%. Contact with product may cause frostbite or freezing burns in exposed tissues. Contents under pressure. Use and store below 1250 F (520 C).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye contact Inhalation Ingestion Yes No Yes No
Potential health effects
Exposure Limits Irritant Sensitization No Teratogen Reproductive Hazard Mutagen No Synergistic Effects: None Reported Carcinogenicity NTP No IARC: No
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known.
Environmental effects
Not expected to be toxic to fish and wildlife. NFPA Hazard Codes HMIS Hazard Codes Ratings System Health: 3 Health: 3 0 = No Hazard Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0 1 = Slight Hazard Instability: 0
Physical hazards
2 2 = Moderate Hazard Simple Asphyxiant (SA) 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard Hazard codes based on recommendations contained in CGA P-19 2004, CGA Recommended Hazard Ratings for Compressed Gases.
