RCM CORP -- ARGON  -- 6830-00N035598
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ARGON
MSDS Date:06/30/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N035598
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RCM CORP
Address:22 BLACKBURN DR
City:GLOUCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01930
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-281-2800
Emergency Phone Num:508-281-2800
Preparer's Name:PAUL M. STAUBE
CAGE:IO405
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RCM CORP
Address:22 BLACKBURN DR
City:GLOUCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01930
Country:US
Phone:508-281-2800
CAGE:IO405
Company Name:RCM CORPORATION
Address:22 BLACKBURN DRIVE
Box:City:GLOUCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01930
Country:US
Phone:508-281-2800
CAGE:0N5U5

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . INGEST: CALL MD IMMED . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . EYES: IMMED FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR  A
    MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK PHYS IMMED .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS ARE FRAGILE, REASONABLE CARE
    SHOULD BE TAKEN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-186C
Vapor Pres:760@302.6F
Vapor Density:1.38
Spec Gravity:1.39(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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