MG INDUSTRIES -- ARGON; STCC 4904502; UN 1006; AR; MG101860  -- 6830-00-782-2637
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ARGON; STCC 4904502; UN 1006; AR; MG101860
MSDS Date:02/25/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-782-2637
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MG INDUSTRIES
Address:2100 COMMERCE RD
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23234
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-231-1191
Emergency Phone Num:804-231-1191
CAGE:8D945
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MG INDUSTRIES
Address:2100 COMMERCE RD
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23234
Country:US
Phone:804-231-1191
CAGE:8D945

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

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN	  IARC:UNKNOWN	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-ARGON IS A SIMPLE
    ASPHYXIANT. UNCONSCIOUSNESS MAY BE IMMEDIATE. SKIN-THE LIQUID MAY
    CAUSE FROSTBITE. EYE-DUE TO EVAPORATION THE LIQUID MAY CAUSE
    FROSTBITE. INGESTION-IF LIQUID IS SWALLOWED,  FROSTBITE DAMAGE TO
    THE LIPS, MOUTH & MUCOUS MEMBRANES MAY OCCR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DOES NOT CONTAIN A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-RAPID RESPIRATION & PULSE, AIR
    HUNGER, DIZZINESS, REDUCED AWARENESS, INCCORDINATION,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONVULSION, DEEP COMA & DEATH ARE POSSIBLE.
    SKIN-REDNESS, TINGLING & PAIN OR NUMBNESS,	HARD SKIN & BLISTERS.
    EYE-REDNESS, PAINAND BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AREA TO FRESH AIR
    IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, PERFORM CPR. MAINTAIN AIRWAY
    & BLOOD PRESSURE & GIVE OXYGEN IF AVAILABLE. SKIN-(FROSTBITE) WARM
    AREA IN WARM WA TER AT 107F. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE-(LIQUID
    GAS) WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WARM WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION-IT IS UNLIKELY THAT TREATMENT WILL BE REQUIRED.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. FOR LARGE FIRES USE
    WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA WITHOUT RISK.
    APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO
    FLAME UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF FIRE.
    AVOID BREATHING TOXIC VAPORS; KEEP UPWIND. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE
    WITHOUT HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK. KEEP
    UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY ENTRY. STAY
    UPWIND; KEEP OUT OF LOW AREAS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
    1910.101.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PERMIT PHYSICAL DAMAGE OR OVERHEATING OF
    CONTAINERS. CONTENTS ARE UNDER PRESSURE; CONTAINERS MAY VIOLENTLY
    RUPTURE & TRAVEL A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE.

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

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED
    ON CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE, MUST BE BASED ON
    THE SPECIFIC OPERATION, MUST NOT EXCEED THE WORKING LIMITS OF THE
    RESPIRATOR AND MUST B E APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:COLD INSULATING GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FOR THE GAS FORM, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT
    REQUIRED.IF IT IS LIQUID, EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR APPROPIATR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:EMPLOYER SHOULD PROVIDE AN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN
    AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  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
Solubility in Water:3.36%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, TASTELESS, COLORLESS INERT GAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE HAZARDOUS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
    BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
    CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY.

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