PRAXAIR, INC. -- STARGOLD 01, 02, 05; M1, M2, M5; SIGMA-1, 2,
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSDS Num: CLFQM
MSDS NAME: STARGOLD 01, 02, 05; M1, M2, M5; SIGMA-1, 2, 5
Responsible Party
Name: PRAXAIR, INC.
Address: 39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City: DANBURY CT 06810-5113
Info Phone: 1-800-PRAXAIR
Emergency Phone Number: 800-645-4633
Resp. Party Other MSDS No.: P-4718-E
Chemtrec IND/Phone: (800)424-9300
Review Ind: Y
Published: Y
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Contractor Summary
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Name: PRAXAIR, INC.
Address: 39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City: DANBURY CT 06810-5113
Phone: 800-772-9247; 800-PRAXAIR
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Ingredients
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Cas: 7440-37-1
RTECS #: CF2300000
Name: ARGON
% low Wt: 95.
% high Wt: 99.
Other REC Limits: 5 MG/M3 WELD FUMES
OSHA PEL: NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT
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Cas: 7782-44-7
RTECS #: RS2060000
Name: OXYGEN
% low Wt: 1.
% high Wt: 5.
Other REC Limits: 5MG/M3 WELD FUMES
OSHA PEL: NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV: NONE ESTABLISHED
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Health Hazards Data
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: YES
Ingestion: NO
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. CAN CAUSE
RAPID SUFFOCATION. MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS. SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE REQUIRED BY RESCUE WORKERS. EFFECTS OF A SIN GLE
(ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE: INHALATION - ASPHYXIANT. EFFECTS ARE DUE TO LACK OF
OXYGEN. MODERATE CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS,
EXCITATION, EXCESS SALIVATION, VOMITING, AND UN CONSCIOUSNESS. LACK OF OXYGEN
CAN KILL. SKIN CONTACT - NO HARM EXPECTED. SWALLOWING - THIS PRODUCT IS A
GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE. EYE CONTACT - NO HARM EXPECTED.
EFFECTS OF REPEATED ( SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NEITHER OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS MIXTURE IS
LISTED BY NTP, OSHA, OR IARC.
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC (CONT):
(CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE: NO HARM EXPECTED. OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
ASPHYXIANT. LACK OF OXYGEN CAN KILL. SIGNIFICANT LABORATORY DATA WITH
POSSIBLE RELEV ANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION: NONE KNOWN.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: THE TOXICOLOGY AND THE PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS PRODUCT SUGGEST THAT OVEREXPOSURE IS UNLIKELY TO
AGGRAVATE EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
First Aid: INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION . IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, QUALIFIED PERSONNEL MAY GIVE OXYGEN.
CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH SOAP AND WAT ER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SWALLOWING: THIS PRODUCT IS A GAS AT NORMAL
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE. EYE CONTACT: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER. HOLD THE
EYELIDS OPEN AND AWAY FROM THE E YEBALLS TO ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE
FLUSHED THOROUGHLY. IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. NOTES TO
PHYSICIAN: THERE IS NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. THIS PRODUCT IS INERT. TREATMENT OF
OVER- EXPOSURE SHOULD BE (NEUTRALIZING AGENT)
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: CAUTION!. HIGH PRESSURE GAS. ASPHYXIANT. LACK OF
OXYGEN CAN KILL. EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA. USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WHERE NEEDED. SHUT OFF FLOW IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT R
ISK. VENTILATE AREA OR MOVE CYLINDER TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. TEST FOR
SUFFICIENT OXYGEN, ESPECIALLY IN CONFINED SPACES, BEFORE ALLOWING REENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent: N/P. FIRST AID (CONT): DIRECTED AT THE CONTROL OF
SYMPTOMS AND THE CLINICAL CONDITION OF THE PATIENT.
Waste Disposal Methods: PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. KEEP PERSONNEL AWAY. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL
COMPLIANCE W ITH FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS. IF NECESSARY, CALL
LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE. DO NOT AT TEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL OR
UNUSED QUANTITIES.
Handling And Storage Precautions: PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE: STORE AND
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. FIRMLY SECURE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT TO KEEP THEM
FROM FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. SCREW VALVE PROTECTION CAP FIRMLY IN
PLACE BY HAND. STORE ONLY WHERE TEMPERATURE WILL NOT EXCEED 125F (52C).
STORE FULL (OTHER PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions: N/P. HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS (CONT): AND EMPTY
CYLINDERS SEPARATELY. USE A FIRST-IN, FIRST-OUT INVENTORY SYSTEM TO PREVENT
STORING FULL CYLINDERS FOR LONG PERIODS. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKE N IN
HANDLING: PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM DAMAGE. USE A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE
CYLINDERS; DO NOT ( TOXICOLOGICAL INFO)
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Extinguishing Media: THIS MIXTURE CANNOT CATCH FIRE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE. FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE (CONT): ON-SITE FIRE
BRIGADES MUST COMPLY WITH OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156.
Fire Fighting Procedures: CAUTION! HIGH-PRESSURE GAS. ASPHYXIANT. LACK OF
OXYGEN CAN KILL. EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA. IMMEDIATELY DELUGE
CYLINDERS WITH WATER FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE UNTIL COOL, THEN MOVE THEM AWAY
FROM FIRE AREA IF WITHOUT RISK. SCBA (NIOSH APPROVED - FP N) MAY BE REQUIRED
BY RESCUE WORKERS. (EXTINGUISHING MEDIA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: HEAT OF FIRE CAN BUILD PRESSURE IN CYLINDER
& CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE. NO PART OF A CYLINDER SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO A
TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 125F(52C). CYLINDERS CONTAINING THIS MIXTURE ARE
EQUIPPED WITH PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICE. (EXCEPTIONS MAY EXIST WHERE AUTHORIZED
BY DOT).
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: USE AIR-PURIFYING OR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS, AS
APPROPRIATE, WHERE LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION MUST KEEP WORKER EXPOSURE BELOW APPLICABLE TLVS FOR
FUMES, GASES AND OTHER BY-PRODUCTS OF WELDING WITH THIS PRODUCT. SEE HEALTH
HAZARDS, REACTIVITY AND OTHER INFO SECTIONS FOR DETAILS. AN AIR- (WORK
HYGENIC PRACTICES)
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST- USE A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM, IF NECESSARY, TO
PREVENT OXYGEN DEFICIENCY AND KEEP HAZARDOUS FUMES & GASES BELOW
(SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH)
Protective Gloves: WEAR WORK GLOVES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS; WELDING GLOVES FOR
WELDING & CUTTING.
Eye Protection: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES (ANSI APPROVED - FP N) WHEN HANDLING
CYLINDERS.
Other Protective Equipment: METATARSAL SHOES FOR CYLINDER HANDLING. SELECT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 & 1910.133. FOR WELDING SEE "OTHER
INFO" SECTION. REGARDLESS OF PROT EQUIP, NEVER TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS.
Work Hygienic Practices: N/P. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (CONT): SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR MUST BE USED IN CONFINED SPACES. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MUST
CONFORM TO OSHA RULES AS SPECIFIED IN 29 CFR 1910.134.
Supplemental Safety and Health: VENTILATION (CONT): APPLICABLE TLV'S IN
WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): GENERAL EXHAUST MAY BE
ACCEPTABLE IF IT CAN MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF AIR AND KEEP HAZARDOUS FUMES
AND GASES B ELOW THE APPLICABLE TLV'S IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE.
SPECIAL: NONE. OTHER: NONE.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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Spec Gravity: 1.37-1.38(AIR=1)@70F&1ATM
Solubility in Water: VOL/VOL@32F,0C:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 100
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition To Avoid: NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: THE ARC MAY FORM GASEOUS REACTION PRODUCTS
SUCH AS CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE. OZONE AND NITROGEN OXIDES MAY BE
FORMED BY THE RADIATION FROM THE ARC. SEE OTHER INFORMATION. (MATERIALS TO
AVOID)
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NONE KNOWN.
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Toxicological Information
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Toxicological Information: THE WELDING PROCESS MAY GENERATE HAZARDOUS FUMES AND
GASES (SEE HEQALTH HAZARDS, STABILITY AND REACTIVITY, REGULATORY, AND OTHER
INFOTMATION SECTIONS. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: TLV-TWA, SIMPLE ASPHYXIAN T,
ARGON (ACGIH, 1998). ACGIH RECCOMENDS A TLV-TWA OF 5 MG/M3 FOR WELDING FUMES
NO OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED (NOC) THAT MAY BE GENERATED DURING WELDING WITH THIS
PRODUCT. TLV-TWA'S SHOULD BE USED AS A GUID E IN THE CONTROL OF HEALTH
HAZARDS AND NOT AS FINE LINES BETWEEN SAFE AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS (CONT): DRAG, ROLL, SLIDE, OR DROP. NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT A
CYLINDER BY ITS CAP; THE CAP IS INTENDED (ECOLOGICAL INFO)
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Ecological Information
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Ecological: NO ADVERSE ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS EXPECTED. THIS MIXTURE DOES NOT
CONTAIN ANY CLASS I OR CLASS II OZONE-DEPLETING CHEMICALS. NONE OF THE
COMPONENTS OF THIS MIXTURE IS LISTED AS A MARINE POLLUTANT BY DOT.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFO (CONT): SOLEY TO PROTECT THE VALVE. NEVER INSERT AN OBJECT
(EG. WRENCH, SCREWDRIVE, PRY BAR) INTO CAP OPENINGS; DOING SO MAY DAMAGE THE
VALVE AND CAUSE A LEAK. USE AN ADJUSTABL E STRAP WRENCH TO REMOVE
OVER-TIGHTENED OR RUSTED CAPS. OPEN VALVE SLOWLY. IF VALVE IS HARD TO OPEN,
DISCONTINUE USE AND CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER. CONTACT NAVY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
CENTER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (FP N).
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MSDS Transport Information
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Regulatory Information
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Sara Title III Information: SECTION 302/304: REQUIRES EMERGENCY PLANNING BASED
ON THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (TPQ) AND RELEASE REPORTING BASEDD ON
REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) OF EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR PART
355): TPQ: NONE. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: NONE. SECTIONS 311/312:
REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF MSDS AND REPORTING OF CHEMICAL INVENTORIES: THE HAZARD
CATEGORIES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE AS FOLLOWS: IMMEDIATE: NO. FIRE: NO.
DELAYED: NO. REACTIVITY: NO. PRESSURE: YES. SECTION 313: REQUIRES SUBMISSION
OF ANNUAL REPORTS OF RELEASE OF TOXIC CHEMICALS THAT APPEAR IN 40 CFR PART
372: NEITHER COMPONENT REQUIRES R EPORTING UNDER SECTION 313.
Federal Regulatory Information: CERCLA (40 CFR PARTS 117 & 302): REPORTABLE
QUANTITY (RQ): NONE. 40 CFR 68: REQUIRES DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AT FACILITIES THAT MANAGE, USE, STORE, OR OTHERWISE
HAN DLE REGULATED SUBSTANCES: NEITHER COMPONENT IS LISTED AS A REGULATED
SUBSTANCE. TSCA: BOTH COMPONENTS ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. OSHA, 29
CFR 1910.119: PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZ ARDOUS CHEMICALS:
REQUIRES FACILITIES TO DEVELOP A PROCESS SAFETY MANGEMENT PROGRAM BASED ON
THRESHO LD QTY (TQ) OF HIGH HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS. NEITHER COMPONENT IS LISTED
IN APPENDIX A AS A HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL.
State Regulatory Information: CALIFORNIA: NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS
MIXTURE IS LISTED BY CALIFORNIA UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER TOXIC
ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986 (PROPOSITION 65). WARNING: THE COMBUSTION OF THIS
PRODUCT PRODUC ES CARBON MONOXIDE - A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. PENNSYLVANIA:
THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA WORKER & COMMUNITY RIGHT-
TO-KNOW ACT (35 P.S. SECTIONS 7301-7320).
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Other Information
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HAZCOM Label
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MSDS NAME: STARGOLD 01, 02, 05; M1, M2, M5; SIGMA-1, 2, 5
Company: PRAXAIR, INC.
Street: 39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City: DANBURY CT
Zipcode: 06810-5113
Health Emergency Phone: 800-645-4633
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 06/25/2001
Status Code: A
Origination Code: F
Eye Protection IND: YES
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: CAUTION
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Slight
Contact Hazard: None
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. CAN
CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION. MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS. SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE REQUIRED BY RESCUE WORKERS. ACUTE: INHALATION -
ASPHYXIANT. EFFECTS ARE DUE TO LACK OFOXYGEN. MODERAT
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