AGA GAS INC -- ARGON  -- 6830-00F049389
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ARGON
MSDS Date:02/01/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F049389
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AGA GAS INC
Address:6225 OAKTREE BLVD
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44131-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-642-6600
Emergency Phone Num:216-642-6600
CAGE:09785
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AGA GAS INC
Address:6225 OAKTREE BLVD
Box:City:INDEPENDENCE
State:OH
ZIP:44131
Country:US
CAGE:09785

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

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ARGON IS NONTOXIC. A LARGE AMOUNT IN A
    CONFINED AREA COULD DISPLACE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN AIR. ARGON IS
    A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF BALANCE, DIZZINESS, TIGHTNESS IN THE
    FRONTAL AREA OF THE FOREHEAD, TINGLING IN THE TONGUE, FINGERTIPS,
    TOES, WEAKENED SPEACH/INABILITY TO UTTER SOUNDS, REDUCED
    CONSCIOUSNESS OF SURROUNDINGS, L OSS OF TACTILE SENSATIONS,
    HEIGHTENED MENTAL ACTIVITY.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: IF CONSCIOUS, ASSIST TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA &
    INHALE FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS, MOVE TO AN UNCONTAMINATED AREA,
    GIVEN ASSISTED RESPIRATION & SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY &  SUPPORTIVELY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTIONIN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, INERT GAS
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF CYLINDERS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE,
    RELOCATE/KEEP COOL W/WATER SPRAY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. USE
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS & EXITS. DON'T STORE >TEMPS
    OF 125F. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. CYLINDERS
    SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT & FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT FALLING/BEING
    KNOCKED OVER. FULL/EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED. DON'T
    DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL CYL INDERS. AVOID IGNITION SOURCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE POSITIVE PRESSURE AIRLINE W/MASK/SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:ANY MATERIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLING/STORAGE CONT'D: KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAPS IN PLACE UNLESS
    CONTAINER IS SECURED W/VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT. USE A
    SUITABLE HAND TRUCK FOR CYLINDER MOVEMENT. USE A PRESSURE REDUCING
    REG ULATOR WHEN CONNECTING CYLINDER TO LOWER PRESSURE (<3,000 PSIG)
    PIPING/SYSTEMS. DON'T HEAT CYLINDER BY ANY MEANS.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-302.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-308.9F
Spec Gravity:1.38
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T DISPOSE OF WASTE/UNUSED QUANTITIES. RETURN
    IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, W/ANY VALVE OUTLET
    PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO SUPPLIER.
    DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, ST ATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. NONFLAMMABLEGAS
    UN1006

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