SAFETY DATA SHEET
GHS product identifier
Other means of
identification
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Section 1. Identification
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Chemical name : argon
Supplier's details :
Argon
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
1-866-734-3438
SDS # : 001004
Synonym : Argon.
Section 2. Hazards identification
Classification of the GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas
substance or mixture
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Signal word : Warning
Hazard statements : Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Hazard pictograms :
Precautionary statements
Prevention : Not applicable.
Response : Not applicable.
Storage : Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F. Store in a wellventilated
place.
Disposal : Not applicable.
GHS label elements
General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or
label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for
cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use.
Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible
materials of construction.
OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
Hazards not otherwise
classified
: In addition to any other important health or physical hazards, this product may displace
oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Date of issue/Date of revision : 5/25/2016 Date of previous issue : 5/25/2016 Version : 0.03 1/10