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Liquid Argon

NSN: 6830-00-163-5138 | Model: MIL-A-18455
NSN Properties and Flags
NATO Stock Number
6830-00-163-5138
DEMIL
NO
Physical Form
Liquid
Compression Type
Any acceptable
Composition And Percentage
99.995 by volume argon
Nondefinitive Specification/std Data
Ii type

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NSN 6830-00-163-5138 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):
Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
Cross Reference:
  • MIL-A-18455
  • AFPID6830-6
Cage Codes:
  • Military Specifications (CAGE 81349)
  • Department Of The Air Force (CAGE 80049)
Identification:
HMIC

Y - Indicates information is in the hazardous materials information resource system (hmirs).

PMIC

A - Item does not contain precious metal.

CRITL

- The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.

Freight Information:
  • NMFC:

    085500 - Gases

  • WCC:

    635 - Chemicals, other than drugs or sundries

  • SHC:

    9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)

  • ADC:

    A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.

  • ACC:

    C - Chemical corps items and all other chemicals not covered in other classificatons. note: when an item has a chemical proper shipp

  • TCC:

    G - Nonflammable compressed gas, un class 2 (nonflammable gas label; except: (1) oxygen which requires an oxidizer label, and (2) fl

  • LTL:

    Z - No rating

NSN Management Codes:
  • SOS
    Sms
  • AAC
    J
  • Quantity per pack
    No qup
  • Unit of Measure
    Gl
  • Shelf Life
    N/A
  • Classification Control
    U
  • MGMT_CTL
    J2200x-
  • Repariability
    This is a nonreparable item. if condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.

Questions & Answers:

What are the historical prices recorded for this stock number?
Historical data shows pricing from $3.60 to $6.01..
Does NSN 6830-00-163-5138 have a shelf life?
No. There is no shelf life applicable for this NSN.
What NATO entities are users of this NSN?
Department Of The Army, Department Of The Air Force, Department Of The Navy, and Republic Of Korea
What is the NIIN of NSN 6830-00-163-5138?
001635138 or 00-163-5138
Does NSN 6830-00-163-5138 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 6830-00-163-5138?
No solicitations for this NSN.
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Nov 12, 1971
MSDS

Material Safety

MSDS BDDRD ARGON,REFRIGERATED LIQUID

Hazards

Ld50 lc50 mixture: n/r-nontoxic
routes of entry: inhalation: no skin: no ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: acute: eye/skin: tissue
freeze,frostbite;inh: loss of bal,dizz,tinglng of tonge,fingertips
or toes,weakend speech,inab.To uttr sound,reduction in abil.To
perform movements,reduced conciousness of surrou ndings,loss of
tactile sensations,heightened mental activity,tightness in frontal
area of forehead-see supplement. Data-
effects of overexposure: see health hazards
medical cond aggravated by exposure: none noted

First Aid

First aid: prompt med.Attn.Is mandatory.Rescue pers.Wear scba. Eye;flush
with lg amt tepid wtr.Seek med attn;skin: flush w.Lukewarm wtr.Do
not use hot wtr,see doctor imm;inh: remove"quickly"to fresh air.If
unconsc give cpr & supplemental o*2.Further treatment should be
symptomatic and supportive.

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g3
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -302.6f
vapor density: 0.1034
spec gravity: 1.39
solubility in water: very slightly
appearance and odor: clear,odorless liquid

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
none
hazardous decomposition products: none

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused
quantities.Return to airco for proper disposal.

disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
this information is formulated for use by elements of the department
of defense. the united states of america in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ingredients List

Ingred name: argon
cas: 7440-37-1
rtecs #: cf2300000
fraction by wt: 100%
acgih tlv: asphyxiant; 9192

MSDS BDDRF LIQUID ARGON

Hazards

Routes of entry: inhalation: no skin: no ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: argon is non-toxic and is classified
as a simple asphyxiant by displacement of oxygen.

effects of overexposure: dizziness,unconsciousness,death
medical cond aggravated by exposure: none

First Aid

First aid: for skin contact or frost bite,flush affected area with
lukewarm water.Do not use hot water.For serious cryogenic burn,see
a physician immediately.If inhaled,remove to fresh air.Administer
air or oxyg en.Obtain prompt medical attention.Givecardiopulmonary
resuscitation.Rescuers need to be concerned with their own safety
in oxygen deficient areas.Wear scba.

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g3
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -303f,-186c
vapor pres: 760 @-303f
vapor density: 1.38
spec gravity: 1.39 @ bp
solubility in water: slight
appearance and odor: colorless,odorless gas
percent volatiles by volume: 100

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
none
stability condition to avoid: heat
hazardous decomposition products: none

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: no waste disposal problem.Gas will diffuse into
atmosphere.

disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
this information is formulated for use by elements of the department
of defense. the united states of america in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ingredients List

Ingred name: argon
cas: 7440-37-1
rtecs #: cf2300000
fraction by wt: 99.9%
acgih tlv: asphyxiant; 9192

MSDS BHBSX ARGON (LAR)

Hazards

Routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: no ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: prolonged breathing of very cold
atmospheres can cause lung damage and hypothermia.

effects of overexposure: argon is nontoxic,but may produce suffocation
by displacing the oxygen in the air.Oxygen deficient atmospheres
may produce dizziness,nausea,vomiting,diminished mental
alertness,loss of consciousness a nd death.Contact with liquid
argon can cause severe frosbite and freeze burn.

medical cond aggravated by exposure: none noted.

First Aid

First aid: if inhaled,remove patient to fresh air.Give oxygen/cpr if
needed.If contact with liquid argon has caused frostbite,see
doctor.Do not rub affected areas, as tissue damage may occur.

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g3
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -302f,-186c
spec gravity: 1.40
appearance and odor: colorless,odorless liquid.

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
none.

hazardous decomposition products: none.

disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
this information is formulated for use by elements of the department
of defense. the united states of america in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ingredients List

Ingred name: argon
cas: 7440-37-1
rtecs #: cf2300000
fraction by wt: 100%
other rec limits: asphyxinat
acgih tlv: asphyxiant; 9192

MSDS BSQBJ ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID)

Hazards

Routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: no ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: eyes: frostbite. Skin: frostbite,
severe cases may become hard & white & develop blisters. Ingestion:
frostbite damage to lips, mouth & mucous membranes. Inhalation:
rapid respiration & pulse, death.

explanation of carcinogenicity: none
effects of overexposure: eyes: redness, pain, blurred vision. Skin:
pain, numbness, redness, tingling. Inhale: unconsciousness, air
hunger, dizziness, reduced awareness, tightness in the head,
tingling sensations, incoordinat ion, faulty judgement, emotional
instability, rapid fatigue, nausea, vomiting, collapse,
convulsions, deep coma, death.

First Aid

First aid: inhalation: remove to fresh air. Give cpr/oxygen if
necessary. Skin: wash w/warm water. Eyes: wash w/warm water for 15
mins. Ingestion: treat symptomatically. If vomiting occurs, keep
head below hips to prevent aspiration. Frostbite: gently wrap in
blankets. Exercise affected part while it's being warmed. Allow
circulation to return naturally. Obtain medical attention in all
cases.

Chemical Properties

Boiling pt: b.P. Text: -303f
melt/freeze pt: m.P/f.P text: -308f
vapor pres: 500
vapor density: 1.380
spec gravity: 1.40
solubility in water: moderate
appearance and odor: odorless, tasteless, colorless liquified gas.

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
water w/liquified gas
stability condition to avoid: high temperatures

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: dispose of in accordance w/federal, state &
local regulations.

disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
this information is formulated for use by elements of the department
of defense. the united states of america in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ingredients List

Ingred name: argon
cas: 7440-37-1
rtecs #: cf2300000
fraction by wt: 100%
acgih tlv: simple asphyxiant

MSDS BWRJN ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID)

Hazards

Ld50 lc50 mixture: no occupational expo limits established
routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: yes ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: acute: inhal: simple asphyxiant.Symptoms
depend on rapidity w/which oxy deficiency develops & how long it
continues. Eyes/skin: no adverse effects reported frm gas. Due to
rapid evaporation liq may cause frostbite.

ingest: unlikely.Frostbite damage to liqps/mouth/muc membranes.

chronic: no data available.

explanation of carcinogenicity: per msds: carcinogen status: none.

effects of overexposure: inhal: unconsc,rapid resp/pulse,air
hunger,dizz,reduced awareness,tightness in head,tingling
sensations,incoord,faulty judgemnet,emotional instability,rapid
ftg,naus,vomit,collapse,convulsions,deep com
a,death.Skin: redness,tingling/pain/numbness,hard/white
skin,blisters.Eye: redness,pain,blurred vision.

medical cond aggravated by exposure: target effects: simple asphyxiant.

none specified by manufacturer.

First Aid

First aid: inhal: remove to fresh air immed.Breath stop give art
resp,administer oxy if available by qual personnel.Get med attn
immed.Skin: if adverse effects occur get med attn.Frostbite: warm
area in warm water @temp of 107f.If not available/impractical
gently wrap in blankets.Encourage to exercise part while being
warmed.Get med attn immed.Eye: wash w/lg mats of warm water
15-20mins.Get med attn immed.(supp)

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g3
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -303f,-186c
melt/freeze pt: m.P/f.P text: -308f,-189c
vapor pres: 500 @-190c
vapor density: 1.380
spec gravity: 1.40 @-186c
viscosity: 0.283cps@189c
solubility in water: moderate (3.36%@20c)
appearance and odor: odorless, tastless, colorless liquified gas.

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
no data available.

stability condition to avoid: contact of liq gas w/water.

hazardous decomposition products: none hazardous.

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: observe all local, state and federal regulations
when disposing of substance. For assistance contact district dir of
environmental protection agency.

disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
this information is formulated for use by elements of the department
of defense. the united states of america in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ingredients List

Ingred name: argon
cas: 7440-37-1
rtecs #: cf2300000
fraction by wt: 100%
other rec limits: none recommended
acgih tlv: asphyxiant; 9394

MSDS BXCDZ LIQUID ARGON

Hazards

Routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: no ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: target organs: lungs, cns. Acute- argon
is a simple asphyxiant. High concentrations displace oxygen in air
causing dizziness, headache, tingling in tongue, fingertips or
toes; weakened speech, rapid re duction in ability to perform
movements, reduced consciousness. Contact with liquid can cause
frostbite. Chronic- unk.

explanation of carcinogenicity: none
effects of overexposure: dizziness, tightness in frontal area of
forehead, tingling in tongue, fingertips or toes, weakened speech,
rapid reduction in ability to perform movements, reduced
consciousness of surrounding, loss o f tactile sensations,
heightened mentalactivity, frostbite

First Aid

First aid: prompt medical attention is mandatory in all cases of
overexposure to argon. Rescue personnel should be equipped with
self contained breathing apparatus. Conscious persons should be
assisted to an unc ontaminated area & inhale fresh air. Unconscious
persons should be moved to an uncontaminated area, given
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation & supplemental oxygen. For frostbite,
warm area. Call physician.

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g3
nrc/state lic num: not relevant
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -303f,-186c
melt/freeze pt: m.P/f.P text: -309f,-189c
vapor density: >1
spec gravity: 1.393 (liquid)
viscosity: not relevant
evaporation rate & reference: not relevent
solubility in water: very slightly
appearance and odor: clear, slightly tinted, odorless liquid
percent volatiles by volume: 100

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
none
stability condition to avoid: excessive heat
hazardous decomposition products: none

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: do not attempt to dispose of waste or unused
quantities. Return in the shipping container properly labeled, with
any valve outlet plugs or caps secured and valve protection cap in
place to your suppli er.

disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
this information is formulated for use by elements of the department
of defense. the united states of america in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ingredients List

Ingred name: argon
cas: 7440-37-1
rtecs #: cf2300000
fraction by wt: 100%
other rec limits: none recommended
acgih tlv: asphyxiant; 9495