Material Safety Data Sheet - Diamond B Constructors

1 Material Safety data SheetARCAL 25 - 75% Argon, 25% Carbon and company identificationProduct name:ARCAL 25 - 75% Argon, 25% Carbon DioxideMaterial uses:Not :10094 Supplier/Manufacturer:Air Liquide America Specialty Gases LLC2700 Post Oak DriveHouston, TX 77056-8229 USAGENERAL MSDS INFORMATION: 1-713-896-2896 Validation date:11/02 by:Atrion Regulatory Services, case of emergency:CHEMTREC: 1(800) 424 identificationPhysical overviewSignal word:CAUTION!Hazard statements:HIGH PRESSURE GAS. GAS REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR Material THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ONANIMAL :Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur andthe container may burst or explode.

2 At very high concentrations, can displace thenormal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Do not puncture or incineratecontainer. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequatelyventilated. Avoid breathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep containertightly closed and sealed until ready for status:This Material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard(29 CFR ).Routes of acute health effectsInhalation:At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lackof :As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation :Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or :Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or chronic health effectsChronic effects:Contains Material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal :No known significant effects or critical :No known significant effects or critical :No known significant effects or critical effects:No known significant effects or critical States1/8 ARCAL 25 - 75% Argon, 25% Carbon identificationFertility effects.

3 No known significant effects or critical organs:Contains Material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs,cardiovascular system, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).Over-exposure signs/symptomsInhalation:No specific :No specific :No specific :No specific conditionsaggravated by over-exposure:Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being atrisk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this on ingredientsNameCAS number%argon7440-37-175carbon dioxide124-38-925 There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in theconcentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting inthis aid measuresEye contact:Check for and remove any contact lenses.

4 Immediately flush eyes with plenty of waterfor at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medicalattention contact:In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minuteswhile removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Cleanshoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention :Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or ifrespiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical :As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation of first-aiders:No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

5 If it issuspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask orself-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid togive mouth-to-mouth to physician:No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialistimmediately if large quantities have been ingested or measuresFlammability of the product:Non-flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressureincrease will occur and the container may burst or mediaSuitable:Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding suitable:None States2/8 ARCAL 25 - 75% Argon, 25% Carbon measuresSpecial exposure hazards:Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident ifthere is a fire.

6 No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitabletraining. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from firearea if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed thermaldecomposition products:Decomposition products may include the following materials:carbon dioxidecarbon monoxideSpecial protectiveequipment for fire-fighters:Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure release measuresPersonal precautions:No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel fromentering.

7 Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriaterespirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protectiveequipment (see Section 8).Environmental precautions:Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoidcontamination of the for cleaning upSmall spill:Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without spill:Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see section 1for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste and storageHandling:Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Eating, drinking andsmoking should be prohibited in areas where this Material is handled, stored andprocessed.

8 Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating gas under pressure. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoidbreathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator whenventilation is inadequate. Empty containers retain product residue and can behazardous. Do not puncture or incinerate :Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (seeSection 10). Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for controls/personal protectionUnited StatesIngredientExposure limitsargonOxygen Depletion [Asphyxiant]carbon dioxideACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2009).

9 TWA: 5000 ppm 8 hour(s). TWA: 9000 mg/m 8 hour(s). STEL: 30000 ppm 15 minute(s). STEL: 54000 mg/m 15 minute(s).OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).TWA: 10000 ppm 8 hour(s). TWA: 18000 mg/m 8 hour(s). STEL: 30000 ppm 15 minute(s).11/02 States3/8 ARCAL 25 - 75% Argon, 25% Carbon controls/personal protection STEL: 54000 mg/m 15 minute(s).NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2008).TWA: 5000 ppm 10 hour(s). TWA: 9000 mg/m 10 hour(s). STEL: 30000 ppm 15 minute(s). STEL: 54000 mg/m 15 minute(s).OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).TWA: 5000 ppm 8 hour(s). TWA: 9000 mg/m 8 hour(s).Recommended monitoringprocedures:If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphereor biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilationor other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective measures:Use only with adequate ventilation.

10 Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation orother engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below anyrecommended or statutory measures:Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, beforeeating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriatetechniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Washcontaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and Safety showersare close to the workstation protectionRespiratory:Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approvedstandard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.