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Argon-oxygen

NSN: 6830-00-656-1603 | Model: AWS A5.32

A mixture of specific percentages of argon gas and oxygen to be used as a shielding gas to exclude air in welding high yield steel.

NSN Properties and Flags
NATO Stock Number
6830-00-656-1603
DEMIL
NO
Department Of Transportation Cylinder Identifying Number
3aa2015
Physical Form
Gas
Composition And Percentage
98.0 by volume argon and 2.0 by volume oxygen
Supplied Amount
200.000 cubic feet
Cylinder National Stock Number
8120-00-656-1631
Supplied Cylinder
Nonsupply item

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NSN 6830-00-656-1603 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):
Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
Cross Reference:
  • AWS A5.32
  • AWS A5.32-SG-AO-2
  • BB-O-925 TY1
  • BB-O-925
  • MIL-A-18455
Cage Codes:
  • American Welding Society, Inc. (CAGE 31505)
  • General Services Administration (CAGE 80244)
  • Federal Specifications (CAGE 81348)
  • Military Specifications (CAGE 81349)
Replacements:
  • 6830-00-656-1603 replaces 6830-01-523-7071
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:

    085880 - Gases/mixture noi o/t poison

  • WCC:

    634 - Cylinders, compressed gas, filled or empty

  • 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:

    Q - 70.0

NSN Management Codes:
  • SOS
    Sms
  • AAC
    H
  • Quantity per pack
    No qup
  • Unit of Measure
    Cy
  • 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 $207.77 to $346.28..
Does NSN 6830-00-656-1603 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, and Department Of The Navy
What is the NIIN of NSN 6830-00-656-1603?
006561603 or 00-656-1603
Does NSN 6830-00-656-1603 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 6830-00-656-1603?
No solicitations for this NSN.
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Jan 01, 1963
MSDS

Material Safety

MSDS CCLSK ARGON

Hazards

Ld50 lc50 mixture: none specified by manufacturer.

routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: no ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: argon defined simple asphyxiant.Oxy
levels should be maintained >18 molar% @normal atm pressure
equivalent to partial pressure of 135mm hg.Effects of expo to high
conc so as to displace oxy in air nec essary for life may include
any,all,none of following: loss of bal,dizz,tightness in frontal
area of forehead,(supplemen)
explanation of carcinogenicity: per msds: argon is not listed in
iarc/ntp/osha as carcinogen or potential carcinogen.

effects of overexposure: see health hazards.

medical cond aggravated by exposure: persons in ill health where such
illness would be aggravated by exposure to argon should not be
allowed to work with or handle this product.

First Aid

First aid: prompt med attn mandatory in all cases of overexpo.Rescue
personnel should be equipped w/scba.Inhal: assist consc person to
uncontam area.Inhal fresh air.Quick removal from contam
area.Unconsc person s hould be moved give mouth-to-mouth
resusci/supplemental oxy.Further treat symptomatic/supportive.

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g3
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -303f,-186c
melt/freeze pt: m.P/f.P text: -309f,-189c
decomp temp: decomp text: np
vapor pres: >crit temp
vapor density: .103lb/ft3
spec gravity: 1.38
ph: np
viscosity: np
evaporation rate & reference: na
solubility in water: very slightly
appearance and odor: colorless, odorless gas.

percent volatiles by volume: np
corrosion rate: np

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
none. Argon is non-corr & may be used with any common structural matl.

hazardous decomposition products: none.

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: don't attempt to dispo wastr/unused quant.Return
in shipping cntnr properly label w/valve outlet pulg/cap
secured/valve prot cap in place to your supplier.Emerg dispo assist
contact your closest suppl ier location/call emerg phone #listed.

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
other rec limits: none recommended
acgih tlv: asphyxiant; 9596

MSDS CCLSL OXYGEN

Hazards

Ld50 lc50 mixture: none specified by manufacturer.

routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: no ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: breath high conc(>75molar %)causes
symptoms of hyperoxia which includes
cramps,nau,dizz,hypothermia,amblyopia,resp
difficulties,bradycardia,fainting spells,convulsions capable of
leading to death.Phyp eroxia property leads to pneumonia.Inflamm of
org matter in body w/conc 25-75 molar %.

explanation of carcinogenicity: per msds: oxygen not listed in
iarc/ntp/osha as carcinogen or potential carcinogen.

effects of overexposure: see health hazards above.

medical cond aggravated by exposure: persons in ill health where such
illness would be aggravated by expo to oxygen should not be allowed
to w/or hndlg this product.

First Aid

First aid: prompt med attn mandatory in all cases of overexpo.Rescue
persons should be cognizant of extreme fire haz assoc w/oxy rich
atms.Assist consc person to uncontamin area.Breath fresh air.Keep
warm/quiet. Inform dr victim experience hyperoxia.Remove unconsc
person to uncontamin area.Give assist resp.Restore breathing treat
as above.Cont treatment should be symptomatic/supportive.

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g4
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -297f,-183c
melt/freeze pt: m.P/f.P text: -362f,-219c
decomp temp: decomp text: np
vapor pres: >crit tenp
vapor density: .0828lb/f3
spec gravity: 1.11 @70f
ph: np
viscosity: np
evaporation rate & reference: np
solubility in water: slighlty.

appearance and odor: colorless, odorless gas.

percent volatiles by volume: np
corrosion rate: np

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
all flamm matl.Low pressure use carbon steels,low alloy steel;hi
pressure ss,cu/cu alloy,ni/ni alloy,brass,bronze,(supp)
hazardous decomposition products: none.

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: don't attempt to dipso of waste/unused
quant.Return in shipping cntnr properly label/valve outlet
pulgs/caps secured/valve protection cap in place to supplier.Emerg
dispo assist contact supplier/emerg phone #listed.Fill only by
qual compress gas prod
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: oxygen
cas: 7782-44-7
rtecs #: rs2060000
other rec limits: none recommended

MSDS CCLSM OXYGEN,LOX (LIQ ONLY); GOX (GAS ONLY)

Hazards

Ld50 lc50 mixture: none specified by manufacturer.

routes of entry: inhalation: yes skin: yes ingestion: no
reports of carcinogenicity: ntp: no iarc: no osha: no
health hazards acute and chronic: non-toxic under most conditons of
use.Necessary to support life.Liq oxy or cold gas will freeze
tissues & cause severe cryogenic (extremely low temp)burns.Breath
pure oxy produce cough,chest pains(60% conc).Partial pressure in
excess of 2 atm: cns manifestations-tingling
fingers/toes,visual/hear disturb,abn (sign/sympt)
explanation of carcinogenicity: per msds: oxygen isnot listed as
carcinogen by ntp/iarc/osha.

effects of overexposure: sens,impaired coordination,confusion,muscle
twitching,seizures resembling epilepsy.Severe haz may be present
when confusion/impair judgment lead to operational errors.Infants
expo to 35-40% may suffer perm visual impairm/blind due to
retrolental fibroplasia.

medical cond aggravated by exposure: none specified by manufacturer.

First Aid

First aid: if cryogenic liq/cold boil-off gas contact skin/eye frozen
tissues should be flooded/soaked w/tepid water(105-115f).Do not use
hot water.Burns which result in blistering/deeper tissue freezing
should be seen promptly by physician.

Chemical Properties

Hcc: g4
boiling pt: b.P. Text: -297f,-183c
melt/freeze pt: m.P/f.P text: -361f,-218c
decomp temp: decomp text: np
vapor pres: na
vapor density: .08279
spec gravity: 1.14 @bpt,1atm
ph: np
viscosity: np
evaporation rate & reference: np
solubility in water: 3.16%@77f,1atm.

appearance and odor: gaseous oxygen is colorless & odorless. Liq ozy is
pale blue & odorless.

percent volatiles by volume: np
corrosion rate: np

Reactivity

Stability indicator/materials to avoid: yes
all flammables especially petroleum products, asphalt,other volatile
flammables.

stability condition to avoid: matls which burn in air will burn
violently in atm richer than approx 25%oxy.Some matls nonflamm in
air burn in pure oxy
hazardous decomposition products: none.

Proper Disposal

Waste disposal methods: allow to evaporate in well venti outdoor
area.Vent gas to outside location.Dispo site should be remote from
workarea/opn flame/ign source/combust.Flush w/water will incr
vaporization rate of liq.Don't attempt to dipso residual oxy in
compressed(supp)
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: oxygen
cas: 7782-44-7
rtecs #: rs2060000
other rec limits: none recommended