SAFETY DATA SHEET
Argon
Revision Date:
Aug 15
, 2017
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2.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Disposal
None
Other Hazards
Avoid direct inhalation of undiluted gas. Can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for
breathing. Breathing very high concentrations can cause dizziness, shortness of breath,
unconsciousness or asphyxiation.
Specific Concentration Limits
The values listed below represent the percentages of ingredients of unknown toxicity.
Acute oral toxicity
0%
Acute dermal toxicity
0%
Acute inhalation toxicity
0%
Acute aquatic toxicity
100%
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is a substance.
Component
CAS Number
Concentration
Argon
7440-37-1
>99.5%
4.
FIRST- AID MEASURES
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Eyes
No specific measures.
Skin
No specific measures.
Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure. If there is difficulty in breathing, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention
immediately.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Aside from the information found under Description of necessary first aid measures (above) and
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, no additional symptoms and
effects are anticipated.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physicians
Treat symptomatically.
5.
FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Argon is used as an extinguishing agent and therefore is not a problem when trying to control a blaze.
Use extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved. Keep containers and surroundings cool
with water spray as containers may rupture or burst in the heat of a fire.
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