MSDS NAME:ARGON/METHANE
NIIN:00-010-0187
MSDS Number: BLJRG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Address:932 PATERSON PLANK RD
Box:85
City:EAST RUTHERFORD
State:NJ
ZIP:07073-2130
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:404-961-7891
CAGE:96355
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Address:30 SEAVIEW DRIVE
Box:City:SCAUCUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07096
Country:US
Phone:201-867-4100
CAGE:96355
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: 90%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Name:METHANE
CAS:74-82-8
RTECS #:PA1490000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT CAN ACT AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT BY DISPLACING AIR.
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIA INCLUDE RAPID
RESPIRATIONS, DIZZINESS AND FATIGUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:999F
Lower Limits:5, METHANE
Upper Limits:15, METHANE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO EXTINGUISH A METHANE FIRE
IS TO STOP THE FLOW OF GAS. IF THE FLOW CANNOT BE STOPPED, LET THE
FIRE BURN ITSELF OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOL THE CYLINDERS AND THE SURROUNDING
WITH A WATER SPRAY.
Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL IGNITION SOURCES AND VENTILATE
THE AREA. FOR CONTROLLING FLOWS PERSONNEL MAY HAVE TO WEAR APPROACH
TYPE PROTECTIVE SUITS AND POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED AND USED IN
DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREAS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT.
Other Precautions:HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN COVERING STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN
THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL RELEASE.
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT IS NOT NEEDED UNLESS THE
GAS DISPLACES THE AIR AND CAUSES A DEFICIENCY OF OXYGEN AND THE
POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES RECOMMENDED FOR CYLINDER HANDLING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A MSDS FOR ARGON AND A MSDS FOR METHANE. THEY
DID NOT PROVIDE A MSDS FOR THE FINAL PRODUCT.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN
FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATION.
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