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Safety data sheet Argon, compressed. Creation date : Revision date : 27.01.2005 12.12.2010 Version : 2.0 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY Product name Argon, compressed. EC No (from EINECS): 231-147-0 CAS No: 7440-37-1 Index-Nr. Chemical formula Ar REACH Registration number: Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), exempted from registration. Known uses Not known. Company identification Linde AG, Linde Gas Division, Seitnerstraße 70, D-82049 Pullach E-Mail Address Info@de.linde-gas.com Emergency phone numbers (24h): 089-7446-0 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture Classification acc. to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008/EC (CLP/GHS) Press. Gas - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Classification acc. to Directive 67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC Not classified as hazardous to health. Asphyxiant in high concentrations. Risk advice to man and the environment In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Compressed gas. Label Elements - Labelling Pictograms 3 Warning - Hazard Statements H280 EIGA-As Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Asphyxiant in high concentrations. - Precautionary Statements Precautionary Statement Prevention Precautionary Statement Reaction Precautionary Statement Storage P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Precautionary Statement Disposal SDS No. : 8303 page 1 / 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/Preparation: Substance. Components/Impurities Argon, compressed. CAS No: 7440-37-1 Index-Nr.: EC No (from EINECS): 231-147-0 REACH Registration number: Listed in Annex IV/V of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), exempted from registration. Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product. 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Specific hazards Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. Non flammable. Suitable extinguishing media All known extinguishants can be used. Specific methods If possible, stop flow of product. Special protective equipment for fire fighters Use self-contained breathing apparatus and chemically protective clothing. 6 - Signal word DE / E ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Evacuate area. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Environmental precautions Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous. Clean up methods Ventilate area. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Refer to supplier's handling instructions. Storage Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Observe "Technische Regeln Druckgase (TRG) 280 Ziffer 5" 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protection Ensure adequate ventilation. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES General information 8303 / EDV / 19.11.2010

Safety data sheet Argon, compressed. Creation date : Revision date : 27.01.2005 12.12.2010 Version : 2.0 Appearance/Colour: Colourless gas. Odour: No odour warning properties. Important information on environment, health and safety Molecular weight: 40,00 g/mol Melting point: -189 °C Boiling point: -186 °C Critical temperature: -122,3 °C Flammability range: Non flammable. Relative density, gas: 1,38, Heavier than air. Relative density, liquid: 1,4 Solubility mg/l water: 61 mg/l Other data Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level....