Novomoskovskiy Azot 10 Svyazi St., Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, 301660, Russia Safety Summary Global Product Strategy (GPS) according to the recommendations of International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) as the fulfillment of the obligations under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) of United Nations (UN). This safety summary is provided within the scope of ICCA Global Product Strategy (GPS) to provide to the general public. GPS safety summary includes explanations on the possible chemical hazards and/or exposure scenarios, as well as information on safe handling and risk management. This summary is not intended to provide technical information on emergency actions, medical information or information on treatment in case of exposure. 1. General information Producer: Novomoskovskiy Azot (NAK Azot) Address: 10 Svyazi St., Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, 301660, Russia Tel.: +7 (48762) 2 22 22, ext: 26-100 Fax: +7 (48762) 2 22 22, ext. 26-104 Email: novomoskovsk@eurochem.ru 2. Substance identification Trade name Technical Name: Chemical Name CAS-No EC-No Molecular formula Structural formula Argon 7440-37-1 231-147-0 Ar 3. Product Uses is used as protective medium at welding, cutting, melting of active and rare metals and metal alloys aluminum, aluminum and magnesium alloys, stainless nickel chrome heat-resistant alloys and steels of various grades, and also in metal refining process in metallurgy industry. It is produced by low-temperature rectification of tail gases obtained from ammonia production.
Basic technical characteristics according to GOST 10157-2016: Main specifications Top grade OKP code 21 1183 0120 1st grade OKP code 21 1483 0130 Volume fraction of argon, %, no less than 99.993 99.987 Volume fraction of oxygen, %, no less than 0.0007 0.002 Volume fraction of nitrogen, %, no more than 0.005 0.01 Percentage by weight of steam at the temperature 20 С 0.007 0.01 and pressure 101.3 кpa (760 mmhg), g/cm³, no more than Volume fraction of water steam, %, no more than 0.0009 0.001 Volume fraction of the sum of carbonaceous compounds in calculation on CO3, %, not more than 0.0005 0.001 4. Physical/Chemical Properties Physical state Liquid Colour Colorless Odor Odorless Explosive properties Flammability Oxidizing properties Density 1393 kg / m 3 Melting point -189.34 at 20 C 5. Health information Low-toxic substance 5.1 DNEL (Derived No-Effect Level)/DMEL (Derived Minimal Effect Level) for workers Inhalation - acute - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Inhalation - acute - local effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Inhalation - long-term - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Inhalation - long-term - local effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Dermal - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Dermal - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Dermal - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Dermal - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available DNEL (Derived No-Effect Level)/DMEL (Derived Minimal Effect Level) for consumers Inhalation - acute - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Inhalation - acute - local effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Inhalation - long-term - systemic effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Inhalation - long-term - local effects, mg/m 3 : no data available Dermal - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Dermal - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Dermal - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Page 2 of 5
Dermal - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - acute - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - acute - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - long-term - systemic effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available Oral - long-term - local effects, mg/kg bw day: no data available 5.2 Toxicity value Acute oral toxicity LD50 (rats) mg/kg: Urea no data available Acute dermal toxicity o data available Acute inhalation toxicity - gas LC50 (rats, gas, 4 h) ppm: no data available Acute inhalation toxicity - Vapor LC50 (rats, vapour, 4 h) mg/l: no data available Acute inhalation toxicity - dust/mist LC50 (rats, dust, 4 h) mg/l: no data available Chronic inhalation toxicity: no data available 5.3 Irritation/Corrosivity/Sensitization Corrosion/Irritation no data available 5.4 CMR-effects Mutagenicity Carcinogenisity no data available no data available 5.5 Specific target-organ toxicity no data available 6. Environmental information 6.1 Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) PNEC aqua - freshwater: no data available PNEC aqua - marine water: no data available PNEC aqua - intermittent releases: no data available PNEC sediment - freshwater: no data available PNEC sediment - marine water: no data available mple PNEC soil: no data available PNEC STP: no data available 6.2 Toxicity value Short-term toxicity to fish LC50 (96 h, mg/l): no data available Long-term toxicity to fish NOEC (mg/l): o data available Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates EC50 (48h, mg/l): o data available Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates NOEC (mg/l): o data available Toxicity to aquatic algae IC50 (72 h, mg/l): o data available NOEC (mg/l): o data available Toxicity to microorganisms EC50 (mg/l): o data available NOEC (mg/l): o data available 6.3 Environmental fate Phototransformation in air: no data available Phototransformation in water: no data available Phototransformation in soil: no data available Hydrolysis: no data available Biodegradation in water: screening tests: no data available Biodegradation in water and sediment: simulation tests: no data available Biodegradation in soil: no data available Bioaccumulation: aquatic / sediment: no data available Bioaccumulation: terrestrial: no data available Page 3 of 5
Adsorption / desorption: no data available Henry's Law constant: no data available PBT and vpvb assessment: no data available 7. Exposure Assessment do not exhibit any particularly hazardous physical-chemical properties, and users are not considered to be at risk due to the physical-chemical properties of this active substance. No classification and labelling is proposed for liquid argon, given the lack of critical endpoints in terms of adverse effects on human health and of physico-chemical properties. No critical end points in terms of adverse effects on the environment have been identified for liquid argon. 8. Recommendations on Risk Management does not have particularly hazardous physical and chemical properties, and therefore it is assumed that users of the product are not at risk. 9. Classification and labelling 9.1 Classification Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: 9.2 Labelling Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: Not classified No labelled. 10. Registartion information Registration Number: no data available 11. Conclusion In the Product Safety Summary for risk calculations the following Exposure scenarios are used: Identifiers Titles of exposure scenarios and the related contributing scenarios ES1 - M1 ES2 - F1 Manufacture - Manufacture - Manufacture (ERC 1) Formulation - Formulation - Formulation (ERC 2) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 5) Page 4 of 5
ES3 - IW1 ES4 PW1 - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 7) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 9) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 10) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 11) Use at industrial site - Use at industrial site - Use at industrial site (ERC 4) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 5) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 7) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 9) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 10) - Worker contributing scenario (PROC 11) Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker - Use by professional worker (ERC 8c) GPS safety risk calculations performed for production, processing, use and disposal of and when exposed to the environment (in accordance with the ECHA Guidelines on Safety Assessment). The analysis shows that risks could be adequately controlled through the use of standardized technical, organizational measures, which are designed and operated by NAK Azot. 12. Contact information For more information on the matter, please contact: nevinazot@eurochem.ru or visit: www.eurochemgroup.com 13. Date of issue 25-Aug-2017 Note For more information on first aid measures, fire fighting, prevention and elimination of accidents and emergency situations and their consequences, recycling, safe use and transportation and storage rules, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this chemical or chemical products. While the data and information contained herein are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate at the date of printing, it is provided for your guidance only and may be revised in the future. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or of any other nature are made regarding the data or information provided. Further, the Company assumes no obligation or liability whatsoever resulting from use of or reliance on the data and information given. The Company makes no commitment to update or correct any information that appears on the Internet. Page 5 of 5