Chemical Hazard Bulletin

CHB: 185

ARGON
INGREDIENTS CAS NO % 8HR OEL
argon 7440-37-1 >99 N/A

UN No: 1006 NFPA Rating:

Hazchem Code: 2T 0: Minimum

DG Class: 2.2 1: Low

Subsidiary Risk: Not Applicable 2: Moderate

Packing Group: Not Applicable 3: High

Poisons Schedule: Not Applicable 4: Extreme

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION PROPERTIES

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Gas.

Does not mix with water.Does not burn.

EMERGENCY

Glasses: Consider chemical goggles.

Store in cool, dry, protected area.
Dispose of this material and its container at
hazardous or special waste collection point.
FIRST AID
Storage and
Transportation: Keep out of reach of children. Skin: Wash with soap
Keep in a cool place.
Keep containers cool.
Keep away from heat. Fire Fighting:
Keep surrounding area cool. Water spray/fog.
Vapours/gas heavier than air.
Dilute with water.
Fire/Explosion Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Dispose of this material and its container at
Hazard: Dispose of this material and its container at Spills and
hazardous or special waste collection point.
hazardous or special waste collection point. Disposal:
This material and its container must be disposed of
in a safe way.

SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS

x — Must not be stored together

For further information call Environmental Protection: 880-9714 (DH) or 427-1535 (JID). For proper disposal methods and locations for the
chemical or chemical contaminated material, contact the Environmental Engineering Division on 880-9754