| Identification | |
| Name: | Argon |
| Synonyms: | 40Ar;Argon, isotope of mass 40; Argon-40; Khladon R 740; R 740 |
| CAS: | 7440-37-1 |
| EINECS: | 231-147-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | Ar |
| Molecular Weight: | 39.95 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/Ar |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1006/1951 |
| Stability: | Stable. Inert. |
| Water Solubility: | slight Stability Stable. Inert. Toxicology Not hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC. The gas presents a risk of asphyxiation if a largequantity is released into a room of small volume. |
| Solubility: | -186 oC |
| Appearance: | colourless odourless gas |
| Specification: |
? Argon (CAS NO.7440-37-1), its Synonyms are Argon-40 ; Argon, compressed ; Argon, compressed [UN1006] [Nonflammable gas] ; Argon, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) ; Argon, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) [UN1951] [Nonflammable gas] . It is colorless odorless noncombustible gas. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | O53 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Usage: | Gas as shield in gas metal-arc welding, in metal processing. |
| Safety Data | |
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