Argon 4.6; Argon 4.8; Argon 5.0; Argon 6.0; Gourmet A - E938; Pharmaline A

Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Maintain an open airway. Call a doctor. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation if breathing stopped.

Symptoms: In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation.

Adverse effects not expected from this product.

Adverse effects not expected from this product. If irritation occurs: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses. Get medical advice / attention.

Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

Water spray or fog. Product does not burn, use fire control measures appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Do not use water jet to extinguish.

Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.

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.

Act in accordance with local emergency plan. 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.

Try to stop release.

Ventilate area.

The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working with the product. Wash hands after use. Wear personal protective equipment. Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure. Do not breathe gas. Avoid release of product into work area. Protect containers from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. Use a cart designed to transport cylinders. Leave valve protection caps in place until secured. Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock. Never attempt to repair or modify container valves or safety relief devices. Keep container valve outlets clean and free from contaminants. Close container valve after each use and when empty. 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. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Suck back of water into the container must be prevented.

Observe all regulations and local requirements regarding storage of containers. Containers should not be stored in conditions likely to encourage corrosion. Container valve guards or caps should be in place. Containers should be stored in the vertical position and properly secured to prevent them from falling over. Stored containers should be periodically checked for general condition and leakage. 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.

Do not eat, drink or smoke while working with the product. Wash hands after use.

Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition. Keep away from combustible materials.

Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Systems under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. Oxygen detectors should be used when asphyxiating gases may be released. Consider the use of a work permit system e.g. for maintenance activities.

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.

Wear safety glasses with side shields. Standard EN 166 - Personal eye-protection - specifications.

Self contained breathing apparatus is recommended, where unknown exposure may be expected, e.g. during maintenance activities on installation systems. Standard EN 137 - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask. Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure airline with mask are to be used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. 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.

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

None necessary.

Stable under normal conditions.

No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below.

None.

Avoid moisture in installation systems. (See Section 7.)

For additional information on compatibility refer to ISO 11114.

None.

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.

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.

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.