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ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome
Product Code
300-15-001ALBNL-ARC

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Industrial and professional uses. Perform risk assessment prior to use. Contact supplier for more information on uses. Industrial and professional use for chemical analysis, calibration, (routine) quality control, laboratory use, under controlled conditions.

Uses advised against

Consumer use. Uses other than those listed above are not supported, contact your supplier for more information on other uses.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

AIR LIQUIDE BV logo

AIR LIQUIDE BV

De Witbogt 1 5652 AG Eindhoven the Netherlands-Nederland

+31 (0)40 250 35 03

www.airliquide-benelux.com

L'AIR LIQUIDE BELGE S.A./N.V. logo

L'AIR LIQUIDE BELGE S.A./N.V.

Hermeslaan 11 1932 Zaventem Belgium-Belgique-België

+32 (0)2 540 86 60

www.airliquide-benelux.com

L'AIR LIQUIDE LUXEMBOURG S.A. logo

L'AIR LIQUIDE LUXEMBOURG S.A.

ZONE P.E.D.-B.P.20 L-4801 RODANGE Luxemburg

+352 26 30 29 03

www.airliquide-benelux.com

Emergency Contacts

Centre Anti-Poisons/Antigifcentrum c/o Hôpital Militaire Reine Astrid

+32 70 245 245

24/7

Centre Anti-Poisons/Antigifcentrum c/o Hôpital Militaire Reine Astrid

02 264 96 30

Centre Anti-Poisons/Antigifcentrum c/o Hôpital Militaire Reine Astrid

+352 8002 5500

24/7

FR, NL, EN

Nationaal Vergiftigingen Informatie Centrum

+31 88 755 80 00

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Press. Gas (Comp.) H280

GHS Pictograms

GHS04 - Compressed gas

GHS04

Hazard Statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary Statements

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Argon EC: 231-147-0 7440-37-1 --- Yes
Carbon dioxide EC: 204-696-9 124-38-9 --- Yes

Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16

Notes

*1: Listed in Annex IV / V REACH, exempted from registration. *3: Registration not required: Substance manufactured or imported < 1t/y.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Allow affected person to breathe fresh air. Allow the victim to rest. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation if breathing stopped.

Skin contact

Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse.

Symptoms: Adverse effects not expected from this product.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Symptoms: Adverse effects not expected from this product. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persists.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention.

Symptoms: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

Immediate Medical Attention

None.

Medical Treatment

None.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. Product does not burn, use fire control measures appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

Do not use a heavy water stream. Do not use water jet to extinguish.

Specific hazards

Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.

Instructions

Use fire control measures appropriate for the surrounding fire. Exposure to fire and heat radiation may cause gas receptacles to rupture. Cool endangered receptacles with water spray jet from a protected position. Prevent water used in emergency cases from entering sewers and drainage systems. If possible, stop flow of product. Use water spray or fog to knock down fire fumes if possible. Move containers away from the fire area if this can be done without risk.

Firefighter Protection

In confined space use self-contained breathing apparatus. Standard protective clothing and equipment (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) for fire fighters.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel: Act in accordance with local emergency plan. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Try to stop release. Evacuate area. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous. Stay upwind. For emergency responders: Ventilate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be released.

Environmental

Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters. Try to stop release.

Cleanup methods

Ventilate area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Do not breathe gas. Avoid release of product into atmosphere. The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure. Do not smoke while handling product. Avoid suck back of water, acid and alkalis. Protect containers from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. When moving cylinders, even for short distances, use a cart (trolley, hand truck, etc.) designed to transport cylinders. Leave valve protection caps, when provided, in place until the container has been secured against either a wall or bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for use. Close container valve after each use and when empty, even if still connected to equipment. Never attempt to transfer gases from one cylinder/container to another. Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container. Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock.

Storage

Observe all regulations and local requirements regarding storage of containers. Containers should not be stored in conditions likely to encourage corrosion. Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition. Keep away from combustible materials.

Hygiene

The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Do not smoke while handling product.

Fire prevention

Do not smoke while handling product. Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Systems under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. Ensure exposure is below occupational exposure limits (where available). Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be released. Consider the use of a work permit system e.g. for maintenance activities.

Hands

Wear protective gloves. Wear working gloves when handling gas containers. Standard EN 388 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks, performance level 1 or higher. Recommended types include wrist gloves from leather or synthetic material with equivalent performance, fabric gloves, fabric gloves with leather palms.

Eyes

A risk assessment should be conducted and documented in each work area to assess the risks related to the use of the product and to select the PPE that matches the relevant risk. The following recommendations should be considered: PPE compliant to the recommended EN/ISO standards should be selected. : Wear safety glasses with side shields. Chemical goggles or safety glasses. Standard EN 166 - Personal eye-protection - specifications.

Respiratory

Gas filters may be used if all surrounding conditions e.g. type and concentration of the contaminant(s) and duration of use are known. Wear appropriate mask. Use gas filters with full face mask, where exposure limits may be exceeded for a short-term period, e.g. connecting or disconnecting containers. Standard EN 137 - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask. Consult respiratory device supplier's product information for the selection of the appropriate device. When indicated by a risk assessment, Respiratory Protective Equipment must be used. The selection of the Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected RPD. Gas filters do not protect against oxygen deficiency. Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure airline with mask are to be used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Standard EN 14387 - Gas filter(s), combined filter(s) and standard EN136, full face masks. Self contained breathing apparatus is recommended, where unknown exposure may be expected, e.g. during maintenance activities on installation systems.

Skin/Body

Wear safety shoes while handling containers. Standard EN ISO 20345 - Personal protective equipment - Safety footwear.

Environmental

None necessary.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Gas.
Physical State Data
gas
State Under Standard Conditions
Gas.
Appearance
---
Colour
Colourless.
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
characteristic.
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures.
Melting Point
Not applicable for gas mixtures.
Boiling Point
Not applicable for gas mixtures. It is technically not possible to determine the boiling point or range of this mixture. Component with lowest boiling point: Argon -186 °C
Flash Point
Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures.
Freezing Point
Not applicable for gas mixtures.
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures.
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures.
Bulk Density
---
Density
Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures.
Flammability
Non flammable.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable.
Lower Explosive Limit
Not applicable.
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Non flammable.
Decomposition Temperature
Not applicable.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for gas mixtures.
Solubility In Water
No reliable data available.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
Not applicable for gas mixtures.
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No reliable data available.
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions. Not established.

Reactivity

No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below. Data for mixtures are not available. None.

Hazardous reactions

None. Not established.

Avoid

None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7). Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. Avoid moisture in installation systems.

Incompatible

None. Strong acids. Strong bases. For additional information on compatibility refer to ISO 11114.

Decomposition

fume. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

May be vented to atmosphere in a well ventilated place.

Disposal

Return unused product in original container to supplier.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1956
Shipping Name
COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S. (Argon, Carbon dioxide)
Transport Class
2.2
Packing Group
Not applicable.
ADR

Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers: - Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.

IMDG

Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers: - Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.

IATA

Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers: - Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome?

ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome is a gas. with colourless. color. It has characteristic. odor.

What is ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome used for?

Industrial and professional uses. Perform risk assessment prior to use. Contact supplier for more information on uses. Industrial and professional use for chemical analysis, calibration, (routine) quality control, laboratory use, under controlled conditions.

What are the hazard statements for ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

What is the melting point of ARCAL 5, ARCAL 12, ARCAL 21, ARCAL Force, ARCAL Speed, ARCAL Chrome?

The melting point is Not applicable for gas mixtures. and the boiling point is Not applicable for gas mixtures. It is technically not possible to determine the boiling point or range of this mixture. Component with lowest boiling point: Argon -186 °C.

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