Specific hazards : Negligible fire hazard. Pressurized containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to sufficient heat.
Fire fighting : Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with
water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any
discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation
radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile).
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions : None.
Environmental : None.
precautions
Methods for cleaning : Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Keep unnecessary people away,
up isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Additional advice : None.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling
Secure cylinder when using to protect from falling. Use suitable hand truck to move cylinders.
Storage
Store in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulation: U.S. OSHA
29 CFR 1910.101. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering measures
Not available.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory : Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may
protection be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to
maximum. Consider warning properties before use.
For unknown concentrations or immediately dangerous to life or health 鈥? Any
supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Hand protection : Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye protection : Eye protection not required, but recommended.
Skin and body : Protective clothing is not required.
protection
Special instructions : None.
for protection and
hygiene
Remarks : None.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Form : Gas.
Color : Colorless.
Odor : Odorless.
Molecular weight : 39.948
Vapor pressure : 500 mmHg @ -190 C
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Vapor density : 1.380 (air = 1)
Specific gravity : Not applicable.
Boiling point : -303 F (-186 C)
Freezing point : -308 F (-189 C)
Water solubility : 3.36% @ 20 C
Solvent solubility : Soluble: organic solvents.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid : Protect from physical damage and heat. Containers may rupture or explode if
exposed to heat.
Materials to avoid : Not available.
Hazardous : Not available.
decomposition
products
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Health Hazard
Ingestion : Not available.
Inhalation : Not available.
Skin : Not available.
12. Ecological Information
Not available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste from residues : Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
/ unused products
Contaminated : Return cylinder to supplier.
packaging
14. Transport Information
DOT (US only)
Proper shipping : Argon, compressed
name
Class : 2.2
UN/ID No. : UN1006
Labeling : Non-flammable Gas
Further information
Cylinders should be transported in a secure upright position in a well ventilated truck.
15. Regulatory Information
OSHA Process Safety (29 CFR 1910.119) Hazard Class(es)
Not regulated.
TSCA
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Material is listed in TSCA inventory.
SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355.30)
Not regulated.
SARA Title III Section 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355.40)
Not regulated.
SARA Title III SARA Sections 311/312 Hazardous Categories (40 CFR 370.21)
Acute: Yes
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Reactive: No
Sudden Release: Yes
SARA Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65)
Not regulated.
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