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.suppi q <br /> Hazardous Materials Training for Compressed Argon <br /> Last Date Created/Modified:August 25,2021 <br /> Hazard Identification <br /> Argon is a colorless gas with no odor or taste. <br /> Potential Health Effects <br /> Inhalation <br /> Argon is an asphyxiant and may displace oxygen in the workplace. <br /> Skin <br /> No detrimental effect of skin contact has been reported. <br /> Eye <br /> No detrimental effect of eye contact has been reported. <br /> Hazards of Materials <br /> Asphyxia may result if the oxygen concentration is reduced below to 18%. <br /> Argon is a non-flammable gas, but excessive pressure may develop in gas cylinders exposed to fire, <br /> which may result in a explosion, regardless of the cylinder's content. Cylinders with pressure relief <br /> devices (PRD's) may release their contents through such devices if the cylinder is exposed to fire. <br /> Cylinders without PRD's have no provision for controlled release and are therefore more likely to <br /> explode if exposed to fire. <br /> Emergency Response <br /> If the release is not contained, all personnel not appropriately protected must evacuate. If the contents <br /> of more than one cylinder is released, consider evacuation of additional areas as a precaution against <br /> spread. <br /> Accidental Release Measures <br /> Steps to Be Taken if Material is Released/Spilled <br /> Argon is a gas at atmospheric conditions,the only means of containment is the enclosure of the space <br /> into which it is released. <br /> Methods for Safe Handling <br /> Protect cylinders from damage. Use a suitable hand truck to move cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide or <br /> drop. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its cap;the cap is intended solely to protect the valve. Never <br /> insert an object into the cap openings; doing so may damage the valve and cause a leak. <br /> Pg. 1 <br />