=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:P-10 (NUCLEAR COUNTER MIXTURE) HIGH PRESS.
NIIN:01-150-0364
MSDS Number: BGNZH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP, LINDE DIV.
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:304-744-3487
CAGE:36346
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP   LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357; 304-744-3487
CAGE:36346

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: 90%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Name:METHANE
CAS:74-82-8
RTECS #:PA1490000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    CALL PHYSICIAN. KEEP WARM & AT REST.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Lower Limits:50
Upper Limits:57
Extinguishing Media:GAS MIXTURE CAN NOT CATCH FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. IMMED COOL CONT W/WATER
    SPRAY @ MAX DIST
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
    FIRE. KEEP FROM TEMP >52C (APPROX 125F). SEE SUPP DATA

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL TO A SAFE DISTANCE. USE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHERE NEEDED. SHUT OFF LEAK IF
    W/O RISK. VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR MOVE LEAKING CONTAINER TO WELL
    VENTILATED AREA. TES T FOR SUFFICIENT O*2 IN AREA BEFORE RE-ENTRY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAUTION:HIGH PRESSURE GAS MIXTURE. USE
    PIPING & EQUIPMENT ADEQUATELY DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND PRESSURES TO
    BEENCOUNTERED. STORE & USE W/ADEQ VENTIL.
Other Precautions:GAS CAN CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION DUE TO OXYGEN
    DEFICIENCY. CLOSE VALVE WHEN NOT IN USE & WHEN EMPTY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPAR
    WHERE NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:PREFERRED. MECHANICAL:ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:PREFERRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:METATARSAL SHOES & GLOVES FOR CYLINDER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINERS ARE PROVIDED W/ PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO
    VENT THE CONTENTS WHEN THEY ARE EXPOSED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:1.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CALL SUPPLIER FOR DISPOSAL INFORMATION. DISPOSAL
    MUST BE IAW FED, STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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