SAFETY DATA SHEET

Argon
PRODUCT: ARGON MSDS NR: EIGC-ARG-003 VERSION: 2.01 DATE: 1/8/04 PAGE: 1/2

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/ container handling instructions. Keep container below

PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY
Product name
Chemical formula
Emergency
phone Nos
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazards identification
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/Preparation
Components/Impurities
CAS Nr
4 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Molecular weight
Melting point
Boiling point
Critical temperature
Relative density, gas
Relative density, liquid
Vapour Pressure 20°C
Solubility mg/l water
Appearance/Colour
Odour
Other data
5 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability and reactivity stable under normal conditions.
6 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No known toxicological effects from this product.
50°C in a well ventilated place.
Argon
9 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL
Ar PROTECTION
see below Ensure adequate ventilation.
10 FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Compressed gas In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.
In high concentration Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness.
may cause asphyxiation Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Remove
victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained
breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call
a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Substance
Ingestion
Contains no other Ingestion is not considered a potential route of
components or impurities exposure.
which will influence the
classification of the 11 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
product.
Specific hazards Exposure to fire may cause
07440-37-1 containers to rupture/explode. Non
flammable
Hazardous None
40 combustion
products
-189 °C
Suitable All known extinguishants can be
-186 °C
extinguishing used.
-122 °C media
1.38 (air=1) Specific methods If possible, stop flow of product.
Move away from the container and
Not applicable
cool with water from a protected
Not applicable position.
61 mg/l Special protective In confined space use self
equipment for contained breathing apparatus.
Colourless gas
fire fighters
None
12 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Gas/vapour heavier than
air. May accumulate in Personal precautions
confined spaces, Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing
particularly at or below apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is
ground level. proved to be safe. Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers,
basements and workpits, or any place where its
accumulation can be dangerous.
Clean up methods
Ventilate area.

7 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

No known ecological damage caused by this product. General to atmosphere in a well ventilated place. Do
not discharge into any place where its accumulation
8 HANDLING AND STORAGE could be dangerous. Contact supplier if guidance is
required.
Suck back of water into the container must be
prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable
for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. UN Nr 1006
Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Refer to supplier's
Class 2.2
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Argon
PRODUCT: ARGON MSDS NR: EIGC-ARG-003 VERSION: 2.01 DATE: 1/8/04 PAGE: 2/2

ADR/RID 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification Code 2.1° A
ADR/RID Hazard Nr 20
Labelling ADR Label 2: non flammable
non toxic gas
Other transport information
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 that they are firmly secured and:
- cylinder valve is closed and not leaking
- valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is
correctly fitted
- valve protection device (where provided) is correctly
fitted - there is adequate ventilation.
- compliance with applicable regulations.
Number in Annex I Not Included in Annex I
of Dir 67/548
Labelling of cylinders
- Symbols Label 2: non flammable non toxic
gas
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Keep container in
well ventilated place. Do not breathe the gas. The
hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be
stressed during operator training. Users of breathing
apparatus must be trained. Before using this product in
any new process or experiment, a thorough material
compatibility and safety study should be carried out.
Details given in this document are believed to be
correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care
has been taken in the preparation of this document, no
liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can
be accepted.

EMIRATES INDUSTRIAL GASES Co. L.L.C.

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