Compressed gas cylinders range from small lecture bottles to large cylinders with more than 200 cubic feet of gas. Proper shipping name argon, compressed hazard class 2. Air products plc argon msds number 300000000004 version 1. Praxair material safety data sheet see section 15, under tsca, for important restrictions on product use. Argon is an inert gas and will not contribute to ozone depletion or global warming. Eye protection skin protection respiratory protection eye protection not required, but recommended. Consider pressure relief devices in gas installations. Ensure the complete gas system was or is regularily checked for leaks before use. Acgih simple asphyxiant engineering controls handle only in fully enclosed systems. Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated. Helium, compressed safety data sheet p4602 this sds conforms to u.
Fume from fabrication processes which use this gasgas mixture may be harmful to the environment. Exposure controls appropriate engineering controls. Fume from fabrication processes which use this gas gas mixture may be harmful to the environment. Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is. Safety data sheet material name argon, compressed sds id. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder or make a cylinder a part of an electrical circuit. Material safety data sheet argon compressed roc group of companies page 6 of 6 the information and recommendations in this material safety data sheet relate only to the specific material mentioned herein and do not relate to use otherwise ie. Msds document number ar000 revision dated 02 aug 96 in an emergency, call. Gas mixture argon balance, carbon dioxide industrial grade, compressed. Argon, carbon dioxide, oxygen or compressed gases, n. Argon safety data sheet p4563 this sds conforms to u. Compressed gas h280 classification according to whs regulation 1.
Argon gas colorless colorless na gas odorless tasteless. Gas under pressure, compressed gas specific target organ toxicity single exposure, category 3 central nervous system ghs label elements symbols signal word warning hazard statements contains gas under pressure. Pressure head gas, operational assist gas in pressure systems. Firefighting measures promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if. Argon, compressed gas sds id universal industrial gases, inc. However, when the introduction of argon is forcing the oxygen levels to deplete it can act as an. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet matheson trigas, inc. Refer to msds for the gas being used for information regarding use and toxicity. Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be released.
Na general hygiene considerations avoid breathing vapor or mist. Safety data sheets safety data sheets can be an extremely useful source of information to help you remain vigilant on the potential hazards of our products. Product and company identification product name argon product codes g6 unnumber un1006 recommended use compressed gas. Refer to cfr 49 or authority having jurisdiction to determine the information required for shipment of the. Axcel gases material safety data sheet argon, compressed 27. Argon, compressed gas safety data sheet sds p4563 log in. Common name and synonyms argon gas, compressed argon, ar, gar gaseous argon cas number 7440371, argon, compressed purity typically 99.
Systems under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. All cylinders are portable gas containers, and must be regarded as. Argon, compressed safety data sheet phxw4563 according to u. As 44842004 gas cylinders for industrial, scientific, medical and refrigerant use labelling and colour coding as 2473. Inhalation argon is nontoxic at normal temperature and pressure. Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite. Praxair material safety data sheet american compressed gas. Before using a compressed gas cylinder cylinder, users and handlers must be familiar with general and specific hazards associated with it. Ar chemical family nonmetallic product use industrial and specialty gas applications. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder or make a. Physical hazards gases under pressure compressed gas h280. Axcel gases material safety data sheet argon, compressed. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy.
Hazard class and category code regulation ec 12722008 clp physical hazards gases under pressure compressed gas warning. Safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of identification product type section 1. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Shipment of compressed gas cylinders that have not been filled with the owners consent is a. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Argon, compressed gas, material safety data sheet provided by. Physical and chemical properties are listed in table 1. Synonyms argon, gas0laser argon0argon, compressed supplier address linde gas north america llc linde merchant production inc. Gas mixture argon balance, carbon dioxide gas mixture argon balance, carbon dioxide argon argon material safety data sheet commercial names. Onsite fire brigades must comply with osha 29 cfr 1910. Do not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for the identification of the container contents. Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a well ventilated vehicle.
General only trained persons should handle compressed gases. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Msds for carbon dioxide compressed rev 5112005 energas general safety and handling data 1. Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and longterm exposure. Search for an sds for australian industrial, scientific and medical gases and industrial products. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet emergency telephone number 2.
Safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of. Disposal considerations cylinders should be returned to the manufacturer or supplier for disposal of contents. Msds document number ar000 revision dated 02 aug 96 in an emergency, call chemtrec at 8004249300 us toll free or 7035273887. The transportation of compressed gas cylinders in automobiles or in closedbody vehicles can present serious safety hazards and should be discouraged. Dihydrogen, parahydrogen, refrigerant gas r702, water gas.
In some instances, crude argon is an intermediate argon based gas produced which has an argon purity of 9597% with balance being mostly oxygen. Argon based compressed gas mixtures al615 16 other information asphyxiant in high concentrations. Material safety data sheet argon compressed roc group of companies page 1 of 6 1. A pressure control manifold controls the pressure at which the gas is fed to the process. Safety data sheet 25% co275% argon greco gas, inc 450 grantham st. Chemical product and company identification product name. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during operator training. Argon mexico classification un1006 un1951 argon, compressed argon, refrigerated liquid 2. Material safety data sheet argon compressed roc group of companies page 6 of 6 the information and recommendations in this material safety data sheet relate only to the specific material mentioned herein and do. Material safety data sheet argon compressed roc group of companies page 2 of 6.
March 2017 section 2 hazards identification compressed argon is not classified as hazardous according to nohsc criteria but rather classified as a dangerous good by the criteria of the adg code. Hazards identification gases under pressure compressed gas simple asphyxiants. Argon 7440371 acgih not established usa osha not established argon 7440371 acgih not established usa osha not established 8. Argon dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Shipment of compressed gas cylinders that have been filled without the owners consent is a. Safety data sheets can be an extremely useful source of information to help you remain vigilant on the potential hazards of our products. December 2007 page 3 of 12 selfcontained breathing apparatus may be required by rescue workers. Compressed argon material safety data sheet date of issue. Observe all regulations and local requirements regarding the storage of containers. Liquid argon manufacture argon is produced at air separation plants by liquefaction of atmospheric air and separation of the argon by continuous cryogenic.
Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and. Compressed gas cylinders can present a variety of hazards due to their pressure andor. If released to soil or water argon will immediately begin evaporating into the atmosphere. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1. Materials safety data sheet ezi argonco2 compressed. Compressed air is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas at normal temperature and pressure. Industrial grade argon gas is used as a welding gas in mig and tig welding, and in plasma cutting applications. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet matheson tri gas, inc.
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