AIRCO DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP INC -- ARGON -- 6870-01-124-1435
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:ARGON MSDS Date:08/08/1989 FSC:6870 NIIN:01-124-1435 === Responsible Party === Company Name:AIRCO DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP INC Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE City:MURRAY HILL State:NJ ZIP:07974 Country:US Info Phone Num:201-464-8100 Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC) CAGE:BR799 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:AIRCO DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP INC Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE Box:City:MURRAY HILL State:NJ ZIP:07974 Country:US Phone:201-464-8100 CAGE:BR799 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:ARGON CAS:7440-37-1 RTECS #:CF2300000 Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:<3000 PSIG PIPING/SYSTEMS.DO NOT HEAT CYL TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE.USE CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN (SEE ING 3) RTECS #:9999999ZZ Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:DISCHARGE LINE TO PVNT BACKFLOW.PROTECT CYL FROM DMG.NEVER CARRY IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE (CAR TRUNK,(SEE ING 4) RTECS #:9999999ZZ Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:VAN,STATION WAGON) DUE TO FIRE/EXPLO/ASPHY/TOX HAZ.USE "FIRST IN-FIRST OUT" INVENTORY SYSTEM TO (SEE ING 5) RTECS #:9999999ZZ Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:PVNT EXCESS STOR PERIOD.REFILL ONLY BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS.NONCORROSIVE.MAY BE USED W/ ANY COMMON (SEE ING 6) RTECS #:9999999ZZ Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:STRUCTURAL MATL.DIST1:NORTH ACCESS RD,CHATTANOOGA,TN 37415.TELEPHONE NO:615-752-0425. RTECS #:9999999ZZ Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K Ingred Name:PROT GLOVES:INSULATED GLOVES IF CONTACT WITH LIQUID PRODUCT MAY OCCUR.ENTRY RTE:INGEST/SKIN/INHAL . RTECS #:9999999ZZ Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ASPHYXIATION HAZARD.ARGON IS NONTOXIC BUT THE LIBERATION OF A LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY TO SUPPORT LIFE.MAINTAIN OXYGEN LEVELS AT 19.5% AT SE A LEVEL (NORMAL PRESSURE). Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:EYES:CONT W/ LIQ MAY CAUSE TISSUE FREEZING.SKIN:CONT W/ LIQ MAY CAUSE SKIN COLOR CHANGE W/ POSSIBLE BLISTERING DUE TO FROSTBITE.INGEST:NOT A LIKELY ROUTE OF ENTRY.INHAL:THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY OR M AY NOT BE PRESENT:TINGLING OF TONGUE,FINGERTIPS,TOES,WEAKENED SPEECH,INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS,RAPID REDUCTION (SEE SUP) Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/ LRG QTY OF TEPID H*2O/STERILE SALINE SOLN.SEEK MED ATTN.DO NOT USE HOT H*2O.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG.FLUSH AFFECTED AREA W/ LUKEWARM H*2O.DO NOT USE HOT H*2O.FOR CRYOGENIC BURN,SEE A PHYSICIAN PROMPTLY.INGEST:N/K .INHAL:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY.EQUIP RESCUE PERS W/ SCBA.MOVE TO FRESH AIR QUICKLY.IF UNCON,GIVE ARTF RESP & SUPPLEMENTAL O*2.GET MED ATTN. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Extinguishing Media:USE ANY EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.NONFLAMMABLE,INERT GAS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE HAZARD.PRODUCT IS COMPRESSED GAS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL.USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT,BE CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO REPAIR.IF LEAK IS IN CONTR/CONTR VALVE,CONTACT CHEMTREC FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/CALL CLOSEST AIRCO LOCATION. Neutralizing Agent:N/K ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYL UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED IN COOL (<125F,51.67C),DRY,WELL VENTED AREA OF NONCOMBUST CONSTRUCTION AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS & EMER EXITS. Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAP ON UNLESS CONTR IS SECURED W/ VALVE PROTECTION OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.MOVE W/ HAND TRUCK.DO NOT DRAG/SLIDE/ROLL CYL.USE A PRESS-REDUCING R EGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING TO (SEE ING 2) ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:AN AIRLINE RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE EQUIPPED WITH AN ESCAPE BOTTLE OR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE D EMAND MODE. Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST TO REDUCE CONC TO BELOW CURRENT EXPOS LIMITS.SM QTY-USE LAB HOOD.MAINTAIN O*2 LEVEL AT >19.5% AT NORM PRESS. Protective Gloves:PROT GLOVES OF ANY SUITABLE (SEE SUPP) Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES,EYEWASH,SAFETY SHOWER. Work Hygienic Practices:N/K Supplemental Safety and Health BP:-302.6F,-185.89C.MP:-308.9F,-189.4C.VAP DENS:1.38,AIR=1 (GAS).WASTE DISP METH:LABELED W/ ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO AIRCO FOR PROPER DISP.EFTS OF OVEREXP OS:IN ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS,LOSSOF TACTILE SENSATIONS,HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY.PROT GLOVES:MATL.USE (SEE ING 7 ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE SUPP Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K Vapor Pres:N/K Vapor Density:SEE SUPP Spec Gravity:N/K Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K Solubility in Water:SLIGHT Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES N/K Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCT IS AN INERT GAS. Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/K Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISP MUST BE IAW FED,STATE,& LOC REGS.COORDINATION W/ SUPPORTING INSTALLATION/MACOM ENVIRON COORDINATION PRIOR TO DISP IS REC TO DETERM APPROP DISP METH .DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSE D QTY.RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTR PROPERLY(SEE SUP) Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.