DISTRIBUTED BY: Josef Gas.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER:
ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
Product Name(s):
Argon, Refrigerated Liquid
Formula: Ar
Synonym(s):
NONE
Chemical Family: ELEMENT
PRODUCT USE(S):
Inert Gas Shield for Arc Welding
Incandescent lamp industry for
the filling of light bulbs.
W.H.M.I.S. Classification
Class(es): A
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT
PARAMETERS
C.A.S. / P.I.N.
NUMBER(S)
CONC. %
VOL./VOL.
L.D. 50
L.C. 50
(Species & Route) (Species & Route)
ARGON
7440371/1951
APPR. 100
NOT APPL.
PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE:
ODOUR AND APPEARANCE:
ODOUR THRESHOLD:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (air=1):
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
VAPOUR DENSITY:
EVAPORATION RATE:
BOILING POINT:
FREEZING POINT:
pH:
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
% VOLATILES:
Gas @ N.T.P.
Colourless and Odourless
NONE
1.39 (@ Boiling Point)
Container Rated Pressure
1.380 @ 101.325 Kpa @ 0oC
Rapid
-185.9oC (-302.6oF)
-189.4oC (-308.9oF)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
0.0337 (vol./vol.)
100
NOT APPL.
FOR TRANSPORT EMERGENCY CALL COLLECT CANUTEC TEL: 1-613-996-6666
UYI 104-2
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY:
materials.
NONE. Argon will not support or sustain combustion of other
MEANS OF EXTINCTION:
FLASH POINT:
NONE
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: NONE
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT:
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE:
Cool containers with water spray. Extinguish surrounding fire(s).
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
Evacuate areas where a leak or a spill is present. Extinguish
surrounding fires. DO NOT use water on the source of the leak as to
avoid ice formation that may obstruct the operation of the Safety
Relief Device.
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
REACTIVITY DATA
CONDITIONS OF CHEMICAL UNSTABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY:
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
NONE
Cool liquid may embrittle some materials
NONE
NONE
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
SKIN (CONTACT):
SKIN (ABSORPTION):
EYE CONTACT:
INHALATION:
INGESTION:
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE:
May displace air in enclosed spaces. If oxygen concentration falls below 18% symptoms of asphyxia may develop.
Symptoms may include: nausea, dizziness, unconsciousness, convulsions, coma and death.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
NONE KNOWN
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
IRRITANCY:
SENSITIZATION:
CARCINOGENICITY:
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
TERATOGENICITY:
MUTAGENICITY:
TOXIC SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS:
Maintain ambient oxygen concentration above 18%
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
UYI 104-3
FIRST AID
EYE:
INGESTION:
INHALATION:
SKIN:
For frostbite rinse with warm water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Maintain breathing. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Move victim to fresh air if possible. Administer C.P.R. if breathing has stopped. If
breathing is difficult give oxygen. Obtain medical attention.
For frostbite, allw effected body parts to thaw. Obtain medical attention.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE:
HAND:
FEET:
CLOTHING:
RESPIRATOR:
Full faceshield to prevent contact with cold liquid
Insulated Work gloves
Safety footwear where applicable.
Long sleeves, trousers recommended.
Not applicable where oxygen concentration is kept above 18%.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide ventilation. Keep oil, grease, and combustible materials away.
SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURE:
Evacuate danger area. Use SCBA and try to stop leak at source, if without risk. Ventilate for 2 hours after frost
has disappeared on surface(s) before walking on it. Gas will dissipate depending upon the site/area ventilation. Verify
oxygen content of area(s) prior to re-entry.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
No wastes may be generated other than empty containers. Return empty containers as the case may be. Disposal of
waste containers must be done in accordance with Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT:
Use only in well ventilated areas. Use only with regulating equipment designed for Argon service and source pressure.
Use appropriate carts for moving containers.
Secure container when not in use. Close the container valve when NOT in use, or when empty.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Store in well ventilated areas. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep containers upright. Store at temperatures
below 52oC.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Transport upright in well-ventilated vehicle. Do not transport in trunk of enclosed vehicle. Commercial quantities
(cylinders) may NOT be transported in passenger compartments.
Secure containers during transportation and ensure that valve protection is in place.
T.D.G. SHIPPING NAME:
T.D.G. P.I.N. / U.N. :
Argon, Refrigerated Liquid
1951
PREPARED BY:
TEL:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
JOSEF GAS
(416) 658-1212
AUGUST 2014
T.D.G. CLASSIFICATION CLASS(ES):
2.2