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Design Report of Safety Data Sheet

Report No.： BZ2022064SEI02

Issue date: 2022/06/06
防伪码：OHSJ

Product Name: Argon

Applicant: Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co., Limited

Supplier: Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co., Limited

Composition of the
Argon：≥ 99.99%
product：

Warranty of GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION AND

Design: LABELLING OF CHEMICALS (GHS) Ninth revised edition

Design Result of SDS please see next page.

Designer: Auditor: Approver:

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Safety Data Sheet

Argon
Version：V2.0.0.1
Report No.：BZ2022064SEI02
Creation Date：2022/06/06
Revision Date：2022/06/06
*According to GHS (Ninth Revised Edition)

1 Identification
| Product identifier
Product Name Argon
CAS No. 7440-37-1
EC No. 231-147-0
Molecular Formula Ar

| Recommended use of the product and restrictions on use

Relevant identified uses Please consult manufacturer.
Uses advised against Please consult manufacturer.

| Details of the supplier

Applicant Name Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co., Limited
Applicant Address No.6 Anmin Road, Panyang Industry Park, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, China
Applicant Post Code 215152
Applicant Telephone 0512-65767715
Applicant Fax 0512-65789129
Applicant E-mail feichen.gu@jinhonggroup.com
Supplier Name Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co., Limited
Supplier Address No.6 Anmin Road, Panyang Industry Park, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, China
Supplier Post Code 215152
Supplier Telephone 0512-65767715
Supplier Fax 0512-65789129
Supplier E-mail feichen.gu@jinhonggroup.com

| Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number 0512-69226092

2 Hazard(s) identification
| Hazard classification according to GHS
Gases Under Pressure Compressed gas

| GHS Label elements

Hazard pictograms

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Signal word Warning

| Hazard statements
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

| Precautionary statements
 Prevention
Prevention Not applicable

 Response
Response Not applicable

 Storage
P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
 Disposal
Disposal Not applicable

| Hazard description
 Physical and chemical hazards
High pressure, may explode if heated.

 Health hazards
Inhaled Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Suffocation.
Ingestion Due to physical form of this product, considered an unlikely route of entry in
commercial/industrial environments.
Skin Contact ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
Eye This product may cause temporary discomfort following direct contact with the
eye.
 Environmental hazards
Please refer to 12th chapter of SDS.

3 Composition/information on ingredients
| Substance/mixture
Substance

Component CAS No. EC No. Concentration (wt, %)

Argon 7440-37-1 231-147-0 ≥ 99.99

4 First-aid measures
| Description of first aid measures
General advice Immediate medical attention is required. Show this safety data sheet (SDS) to the
doctor in attendance.
Eye contact First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Skin contact ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for
medical attention.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.

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Inhalation Fresh air， rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Protecting of first-aiders Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the substance involved. Take
precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination.

| Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

1 Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following repeated or
long-term occupational exposure.

| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

1 Treat symptomatically.
2 Symptoms may be delayed.

5 Fire-fighting measures
| Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media Don't use water spray directly in the leak or safety equipment, otherwise may
cause icing.

| Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture

1 High concentrations of gas may cause asphyxiation without warning.
2 Contact with gas may cause burns, severe injury and/ or frostbite.
3 Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapor possible in the event of fire.
4 May expansion or decompose explosively when heated or involved in fire.

| Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters

1 As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus（MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
2 Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
3 Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

6 Accidental release measures

| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
1 Use personal protective equipment,do not breathe gas.
2 Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
3 Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

| Environmental precautions
1 Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
2 Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

| Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

1 Cut off the source of the leak as much as possible.
2 Keep leaks in a ventilated place.
3 Do not use water directly to impact spills or sources of leakage.
4 Wear a cold suit when the liquefied gas leaks.
5 A large number of leaks: The warning zone is delineated according to the area affected by the gas, and the
unrelated personnel are evacuated from the crosswind and the upwind to the safe zone.

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6 Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and
regulations.
7 Prevent gas from diffusing through sewers, ventilation systems, and confined spaces.

7 Handling and storage

| Precautions for safe handling
1 Handling is performed in a well ventilated place.
2 Wear suitable protective equipment.
3 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
4 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/ hot surfaces.

| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

1 Keep containers tightly closed.
2 Keep containers in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
3 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
4 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.

8 Exposure controls/personal protection

| Control parameters
Component Country/Region Limit value - Eight hours Limit value - Short term
ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³
Argon New Zealand
Canada - Ontario

 Biological limit values

Biological limit values No relevant regulations

 Monitoring methods
1 EN 14042 Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of
exposure to chemical and biological agents.
2 GBZ/T 300 series standard Determination of toxic substances in workplace air.

| Engineering controls
1 Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
2 Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
3 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
4 Set up emergency exit and necessary risk-elimination area.

| Personal protection equipment

General requirement

Eye protection Must wear appropriate safety goggles.

Hand protection Must wear appropriate chemical protective gloves.
Respiratory protection Appropriate respiratory protective equipment must be worn. When the oxygen

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concentration is unknown, a self-contained atmosphere-supplying respiratory

protective apparatus must be worn.
Skin and body protection Must wear appropriate chemical protective clothing and chemical resistant shoes.

9 Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics

| Physical and chemical properties
Physical state Gas (compressed)
Colour Colorless
Odor No information available
Odor threshold No information available
pH Not applicable
Melting point/freezing point(°C) -189.2
Initial boiling point and boiling -185.9
range(°C)
Flash point(Closed cup,°C) Not applicable
Evaporation rate Not applicable
Flammability Not combustible
Upper/lower explosive Upper limit：No information available；Lower limit：No information available
limits[%(v/v)]
Vapor pressure Not applicable
Relative vapour density(Air＝1) 1.66
Relative density(Water=1) 1.4（-186°C）
Solubility No information available
n-octanol/water partition 0.94
coefficient
Auto-ignition temperature(°C) No information available
Decomposition temperature(°C) No information available
Kinematic viscosity Not applicable
Particle characteristics Not applicable

10 Stability and reactivity

| Stability and reactivity
Reactivity Contact with incompatible substances can cause decomposition or other
chemical reactions.
Chemical stability Stable under proper operation and storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous No information available.
reactions
Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials, heat, flame and spark.
Incompatible materials No information available.
Hazardous decomposition Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
products should not be produced.

11 Toxicological information
| Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity No information available

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| Carcinogenicity
Component List of carcinogens by the IARC Report on Carcinogens by NTP
Monographs
Argon Not Listed Not Listed

| Others
Argon(Component)
Skin corrosion/irritation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Serious eye damage/irritation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Skin sensitization Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Respiratory sensitization Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
STOT-single exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Reproductive Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
toxicity(additional)

12 Ecological information
| Acute aquatic toxicity
Acute aquatic toxicity No information available

| Chronic aquatic toxicity

Chronic aquatic toxicity No information available

| Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability No information available

| Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential No information available

| Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil No information available

| Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB
Insufficient information, temporarily unable to evaluate
assessment

13 Disposal considerations
| Disposal considerations
Waste chemicals Before disposal should refer to the relevant national and local laws and
regulation. Recommend the use of incineration disposal.
Contaminated packaging Containers may still present chemical hazard when empty. Keep away from hot
and ignition source of fire. Return to supplier for recycling if possible.
Disposal recommendations Refer to section waste chemicals and contaminated packaging.

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14 Transport information
| Label and Mark
Transporting Label

| IMDG-CODE
UN number 1006
UN proper shipping name ARGON, COMPRESSED
Transport hazard class 2.2
Transport subsidiary hazard None
class
Packing group Not applicable
Marine pollutant（Yes or no） No

| IATA-DGR
UN number 1006
UN proper shipping name ARGON, COMPRESSED
Transport hazard class 2.2
Transport subsidiary hazard None
class
Packing group Not applicable

| UN-ADR
UN number 1006
UN proper shipping name ARGON, COMPRESSED
Transport hazard class 2.2
Transport subsidiary hazard None
class
Packing group Not applicable

15 Regulatory information
| International chemical inventory

Component EINECS TSCA DSL IECSC NZIoC PICCS KECI AIIC ENCS
Argon √ √ √ √ × √ √ √ √

[EINECS] European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances

[TSCA] United States Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
[DSL] Canadian Domestic Substances List
[IECSC] China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
[NZIoC] New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
[PICCS] Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
[KECI] Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
[AIIC] Australia. Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)
[ENCS] Japan Inventory of Existing & New Chemical Substances

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Note:
“√” Indicates that the substance included in the regulations.
“×” No data or not inlcuded in the regulations.

16 Other information
| Information on revision
Creation Date 2022/06/06
Revision Date 2022/06/06
Reason for revision -

| Reference
[1] IPCS: The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home。
[2] IARC, website: http://www.iarc.fr/。
[3] OECD: The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances, website:
https://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/substancesearch/index.action。
[4] CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple。
[5] NLM: ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp。
[6] EPA: Integrated Risk Information System, website: http://cfpub.epa.gov/iris/。
[7] U.S. Department of Transportation: ERG, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg。
[8] Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://gestis-en.itrust.de/。

| Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS Chemical Abstracts Service UN The United Nations
PC-STEL Short term exposure limit OECD Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
PC-TWA Time Weighted Average IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
MAC Maximum Allowable Concentration IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
DNEL Derived No Effect Level ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
PNEC Predicted No Effect Concentration IATA International Air Transportation Association
NOEC No Observed Effect Concentration ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
LC50 Lethal Concentration 50% NFPA National Fire Protection Association
LD50 Lethal Dose 50% NTP National Toxicology Program
EC50 Effective Concentration 50% PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic
ECX Effective Concentration X% vPvB very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative
POW Partition coefficient Octanol: Water CMR Carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction
BCF Bioconcentration factor RPE Respiratory Protective Equipment
ED Endocrine disruptor

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