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