MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 1 OF 2
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REVIEWED: 4/1/99
Abbrev.

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)


SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Amerex Corporation
P.O. Box 81
Trussville, AL 35173-0081

Argon

EMERGENCY:
Chemtrec:1-800-424-9300
Amerex:   1-205-655-3271


SECTION 2:  HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

% *ACGIH
ppm		 *OSHA
ppm		 OTHER
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # W/W TLV STEL PEL STEL IDLH
Argon 7440-37-1 100 NE NE NE NE NE Simple asphyxiant

*NE = None Established


SECTION 3:   PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT:  -185.9 degrees C.
VAPOR PRESSURE:  Not Applicable.  Cylinder pressure will depend on volume of gas contained.
  Determine internal pressure with a pressure gauge.
GAS DENSITY:  (o degrees C) 1.784 kg/m3
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:  Soluble.  0.033 cm3/cm3water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:  Approximately 1.38.
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME:  Not Applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE:  Not Applicable.
pH: (1% solution)  Not Applicable.
APPEARANCE & COLOR:  This material is an odorless, compressed gas.


SECTION 4:   FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT:  Not Applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:  Not Applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Not normally ignitable. Use Water spray, Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Dry Chemical, Halon, any other Class "B" extinguishing agent.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Structural fire fighters must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. Keep unused cylinders cool using water spray. When involved in a fire, this cylinder under pressure may rupture violently causing a high pressure release of gases.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 2 OF 2
MANUFACTURER:  AMEREX CORPORATION DATE: 08-15-96
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:  Argon              Abbrev.

SECTION 5:   HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Not Established.
OSHA PEL: Not Established.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: In an oxygen deficient environment, this product may cause
  dizziness, headache, loss of consciousness or death, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric
  distress. This product is not known to cause chronic illness.

EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES:
SKIN EXPOSURE: In case of frostbite, place the frostbitten part in warm water or wrap affected part gently in blankets.
EYE EXPOSURE: Seek immediate medical attention.
INHALATION: If gas is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, trained personnel should
  administer supplemental oxygen and use artificial respiration to support vital functions. Victim and
  rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.



SECTION 6:   REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY DATE: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Argon is non corrosive and inert.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not Applicable.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.



SECTION 7:   SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SMALL SPILLS: All gases in this mixture occur naturally in the environment. Will dissipate rapidly in well vented areas.
LARGE SPILLS: Use Level C: triple gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat, and Self
  Contained Breathing Apparatus..
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.



SECTION 8:   SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. Maintain oxygen levels of minimum of 19.5% If below 19.5% oxygen, use supplied air respiratory protection.
VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None normally required.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills (see Section 7).

HMIS: 1-0-0             NFPA: 1-0-0



SECTION 9:   SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Follow reasonable and safe practices.
  Do not allow cylinders to fall or sustain physical damage. Temperature should not exceed 125 degrees F.  Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.

ANSI Z400.1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST