UNITED STATES WELDING INC -- ARGON  -- 6830-00-782-2637
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ARGON
MSDS Date:06/25/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-782-2637
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES WELDING INC
Address:999 S REDWOOD ROAD
Box:26057
City:SALT LAKE CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84126
Country:US
Info Phone Num:801-973-9082
Emergency Phone Num:801-973-9082
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:3H796
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES WELDING CORP.
Address:20700 DEARBORN STREET
Box:City:CHATSWORTH
State:CA
ZIP:91311
Country:US
Phone:818-341-2021
CAGE:3H796

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

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ARGON IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO MATERIALS CURRENTLY
    CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE LOSS OF BALANCE, DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN
    THE FRONTAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD, TINGLING IN THE TONGUE,
    FINGERTIPS OR TOES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF
    OVEREXPOSURE TO ARGON. INHALATION: IF CONSCIOUS, REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR, IF UNCONSCIOUS, GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION &
    SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. FUR THER TREATMENT SHOULD BE SYMPTOMATICALLY &
    SUPPORTIVE.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS AN INERT GAS. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER OR
    CONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. USE
    A CHECK VALVE OR TRAP IN THE DISCHARGE LINE TO PREVENT HAZARDOUS
    BACK FLOW INTO THE CYLINDER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
    SELF-CONTAINE BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY
    USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PREPARED BY DGSC-SSH FOR PURE CHEMICAL.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-186C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-308F,-189C
Vapor Pres:500 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.38
Spec Gravity:1.784
pH:7
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN THE WASTE OR UNUSED QUANTITIES IN THE
    PROPERLY LABELED, WITH VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED, SHIPPING
    CONTAINER & CONTACT THE CLOSEST SUPPLIER.

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