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Material Safety Data Sheet: According To EU Regulations 453/2010 and 1907/2006
Material Safety Data Sheet: According To EU Regulations 453/2010 and 1907/2006
Material Safety Data Sheet: According To EU Regulations 453/2010 and 1907/2006
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Recommended uses: Argon is used pure as well as mixed with other gases as shielding gas in arc welding
(TIG, MIG and MAG) of metals and in the electronics industry.
Signal word:
Warning
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Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. (H280)
3.1./3.2. Substances/Mixtures
For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
Ingestion: Not relevant as the product is a gas. Wash out mouth thoroughly and drink 1-2
glasses of water in small sips.
Additional information: When obtaining medical advice, show the safety data sheet or label.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Inhalation of gases may cause irritation to the upper airways. Risk of suffocation at high concentrations in
tight spaces.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No special immediate treatment required.
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Personal protective equipment:
Breathing equipment: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear respiratory protective equipment. Use
air-supplying respiratory protective equipment
Hand protection: Recommended: Leather gloves.
Eye protection: Wear safety googles/ face protection.
Body and skin
Use safety shoes when handling flask.
protection:
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10.1. Reactivity
Non-reactive
10.2. Chemical stability
The product is stable when used in accordance with the supplier’s directions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No risk of hazardous reactions.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Avoid heating and contact with ignition sources.
10.5. Incompatible materials
None known.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
No special precautions regarding contact with other materials at the recommended storage conditions.
12.1. Toxicity
Substance Test duration Species Test Result
No data - - - -
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12.4. Mobility in soil
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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No data.
12.6. Other adverse effects
None.
IMDG/IATA
UN-no.: Proper shipping name Transport hazard Packing group
class(es)
1006 ARGON, COMPRESSED -
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15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
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Restrictions for application:
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Demands for specific education:
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15.2. Chemical safety assessment
Chemical safety assessment has not been performed.
Other information:
Sources:
EC regulation 1907/2006 (REACH)
Directive 2000/532/EC
EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP)
EH40/2005 WELs (United Kingdom (UK), 8/2007).
Full text of H/R-phrases as mentioned in section 3:
H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Other
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Minor changes have been made in following sections:
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This material safety data sheet replaces version:
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