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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Linde Gas Pty. Ltd.
Argon; compressed.
Created by : John Morgan Category: Gas not classified as Hazardous
Substance According to Criteria of NOHSC
Date Created: 18/07/2001 Revision: 2
Revision Dated: 10/10/2003 MSDS-Nr: 8303-1
1- IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
Product Name: Argon, compressed.
Chemical Formula: Ar
Company Identification:
66 Loftus Road Yennora
Emergency Phone Number: 1300 65 70 70
Phone Number: (02) 9794 2204 (02) 9794 2263
Fax Number :
2- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDENTS:
Substance/Preperation: Substance.
Components/Impurities:
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.
CAS Nr: 07440-37-1
3- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Hazards Identification:
Compressed gas In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.
4- FIRST AID MEASURES:
Inhalation:
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. 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.
Skin/Eye Contact:
Ingestion:
Ingestion is not considered a potenial route of exposure.
5- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
Specific Hazards
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. Non flammable.
Hazardous Combustion products:
None
Suitable extinguishing media:
All known extinguishants can be used.
Specific Methods:
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If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with water from a protected position.
Special Protective Equipment For Fire Fighters:
In confined space use self-contained breathing apparatus.
6-ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Personal Precautions:
Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe.
Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Enviromental 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-HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Handling And Storage:
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly
specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in
doubt. Refer to supplier's container handling instructions. Keep container below 50掳C in a well ventilated place.
8-EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Exposure limit value TLV(ACGIH):
Exposure limit value:
Personal Protection:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
9-PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Molecular weight: 40
Melting point: -189 掳C
Boiling point: -186 掳C
Critical temperature: -122 掳C
Relative density, gas: 1.38 (air=1)
Relative density, liquid: Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure 20掳C: Not applicable.
Solubility mg/l water: 61 mg/l
Appearance/Colour: Colourless gas
Odour: No odour warning properties.
Other data:
Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level.
10-STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
11-TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
General
No known toxicological effects from this product.
12-ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
General:
No known ecological damage caused by this product.
13-DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
General:
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Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous. To atmosphere in a well ventilated place.
Contact supplier if guidance is required.
14-TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
Proper shipping name: Argon, compressed
UN Nr: 1006
Class/Division: 2.2
Subsidiary risk:
ADR/RID Nr:
ADR/RID Item Nr: 2, 1 A
Labelling ADR:
Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas
ADR/RID Hazard Nr: 20
CEFIC Termcard:
CEFIC Groupcard Nr: 20g01
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
- adequate ventilation.
- compliance with applicable regulations.
15-REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Number in Annex I of Dir 67/548 Not included in Annex I.
EC Classification: Not classified as dangerous substance.
Labelling of cylenders:
-Symbols
No symbol required.
-Risk phrases
RAs Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
-Safety phrases
S9 Keep container in well ventilated place.
S23 Do not breathe the gas.
16-OTHER INFORMATION:
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed
during operator training. 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.
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