AIRCO DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP INC -- ARGON  -- 6870-01-124-1435
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ARGON
MSDS Date:08/08/1989
FSC:6870
NIIN:01-124-1435
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP INC
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-464-8100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:BR799
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO DIVISION OF THE BOC GROUP INC
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974
Country:US
Phone:201-464-8100
CAGE:BR799

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

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:<3000 PSIG PIPING/SYSTEMS.DO NOT HEAT CYL TO
    INCREASE DISCHARGE RATE.USE CHECK VALVE/TRAP IN (SEE ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:DISCHARGE LINE TO PVNT BACKFLOW.PROTECT CYL FROM
    DMG.NEVER CARRY IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE (CAR TRUNK,(SEE ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:VAN,STATION WAGON) DUE TO FIRE/EXPLO/ASPHY/TOX
    HAZ.USE "FIRST IN-FIRST OUT" INVENTORY SYSTEM TO (SEE ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:PVNT EXCESS STOR PERIOD.REFILL ONLY BY QUALIFIED
    PRODUCERS.NONCORROSIVE.MAY BE USED W/ ANY COMMON (SEE ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:STRUCTURAL MATL.DIST1:NORTH ACCESS
    RD,CHATTANOOGA,TN 37415.TELEPHONE NO:615-752-0425.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:PROT GLOVES:INSULATED GLOVES IF CONTACT WITH LIQUID PRODUCT
    MAY OCCUR.ENTRY RTE:INGEST/SKIN/INHAL .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ASPHYXIATION HAZARD.ARGON IS NONTOXIC
    BUT THE LIBERATION OF A LARGE AMOUNT IN A CONFINED AREA COULD
    DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN AIR NECESSARY TO SUPPORT
    LIFE.MAINTAIN OXYGEN LEVELS AT 19.5% AT SE A LEVEL (NORMAL
    PRESSURE).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:CONT W/ LIQ MAY CAUSE TISSUE
    FREEZING.SKIN:CONT W/ LIQ MAY CAUSE SKIN COLOR CHANGE W/ POSSIBLE
    BLISTERING DUE TO FROSTBITE.INGEST:NOT A LIKELY ROUTE OF
    ENTRY.INHAL:THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY OR M AY NOT BE
    PRESENT:TINGLING OF TONGUE,FINGERTIPS,TOES,WEAKENED
    SPEECH,INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS,RAPID REDUCTION (SEE SUP)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/ LRG QTY OF TEPID H*2O/STERILE SALINE
    SOLN.SEEK MED ATTN.DO NOT USE HOT H*2O.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
    CLTHG.FLUSH AFFECTED AREA W/ LUKEWARM H*2O.DO NOT USE HOT H*2O.FOR
    CRYOGENIC BURN,SEE	A PHYSICIAN PROMPTLY.INGEST:N/K .INHAL:PROMPT
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY.EQUIP RESCUE PERS W/ SCBA.MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR QUICKLY.IF UNCON,GIVE ARTF RESP & SUPPLEMENTAL O*2.GET
    MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.NONFLAMMABLE,INERT GAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE HAZARD.PRODUCT
    IS COMPRESSED GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL.USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT,BE CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING
    WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO REPAIR.IF LEAK IS IN CONTR/CONTR
    VALVE,CONTACT CHEMTREC FOR	EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/CALL CLOSEST AIRCO
    LOCATION.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYL UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED IN
    COOL (<125F,51.67C),DRY,WELL VENTED AREA OF NONCOMBUST CONSTRUCTION
    AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS & EMER EXITS.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP VALVE
    PROTECTION CAP ON UNLESS CONTR IS SECURED W/ VALVE PROTECTION
    OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.MOVE W/ HAND TRUCK.DO NOT DRAG/SLIDE/ROLL
    CYL.USE A PRESS-REDUCING R EGULATOR WHEN CONNECTING TO (SEE ING 2)

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

Respiratory Protection:AN AIRLINE RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    EQUIPPED WITH AN ESCAPE BOTTLE OR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.OPERATE THIS
    EQUIPMENT IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE D EMAND MODE.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST TO REDUCE CONC TO BELOW CURRENT EXPOS LIMITS.SM
    QTY-USE LAB HOOD.MAINTAIN O*2 LEVEL AT >19.5% AT NORM PRESS.
Protective Gloves:PROT GLOVES OF ANY SUITABLE (SEE SUPP)
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES,EYEWASH,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:-302.6F,-185.89C.MP:-308.9F,-189.4C.VAP DENS:1.38,AIR=1 (GAS).WASTE
    DISP METH:LABELED W/ ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE
    PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO AIRCO FOR PROPER DISP.EFTS OF OVEREXP
    OS:IN ABILITY TO PERFORM MOVEMENTS,LOSSOF TACTILE
    SENSATIONS,HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY.PROT GLOVES:MATL.USE (SEE ING
    7

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE SUPP
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:N/K 
Vapor Density:SEE SUPP
Spec Gravity:N/K 
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
N/K 
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCT IS AN INERT GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/K 
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISP MUST BE IAW FED,STATE,& LOC
    REGS.COORDINATION W/ SUPPORTING INSTALLATION/MACOM ENVIRON
    COORDINATION PRIOR TO DISP IS REC TO DETERM APPROP DISP METH .DO
    NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSE D QTY.RETURN IN SHIPPING
    CONTR PROPERLY(SEE SUP)

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