SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC -- ARGON  -- 6830-00N059650
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ARGON
MSDS Date:08/31/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N059650
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC
Address:ROUTE 611
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-766-8861
Emergency Phone Num:215-766-8861
CAGE:51847
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:ARGON MAY INDUCE SUFFOCATION BY
    DILUTING CONC OF OXYGEN IN AIR TO LEVELS LOWER THAN IS NECESSARY TO
    SUPPORT LIFE. EXPOSURE TO OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMS MAY PRODUCE
    DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LOSS OF CONSCIO USNESS, VOMITING & DEATH.
    IMPAIRED MUSCULAR COORDINATION. DIMINISHED MENTAL ALERTNESS.
    CHRONIC:NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
    MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHALAT
    ION:IMMEDIATELY REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
    CYLINDERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP DUE TO
    HEAT. CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FAIL.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING
    CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOORS AREA IF THIS CAN BE DONE
    SAFELY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENT AREAS ONLY. KEEP
    VALVE PROT CAP ON CYLS WHEN NOT IN USE & SECURE CYL WHEN USING TO
    PROT FROM FALLING.
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLS. NO PART OF CYL
    SHOULD BE EXPOSED TO TEMPS >125F. PROT CNTNRS FROM PHYSICAL DMG. DO
    NOT DEFACE CYLS/LBLS. CYLS SHOULD BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED PRDCERS
    OF COMPRESSE D GASES. SHIPMENT OF COMPRESSED (SUPDAT)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR NON-ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
    CONCENTRATION BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC:GAS CYLINDER WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY THE OWNER OR WITH
    HIS WRITTEN CONSENT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW ( 49 CFR). IN
    CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT SUPPLIER FOR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-186C
Vapor Density:1.38
Spec Gravity:1.40 (H*20=1)
Solubility in Water:3.35 (BY WATER)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . RETURN CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL WITH
    ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
    PLACE.

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