Safety Reference
Warning
H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H281Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury
Regulatory Compliance1
- CN Catalogue of Hazardous ChemicalsCN
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Argon is a colorless, odorless, noncombustible inert gas that is heavier than air and can cause asphyxiation by displacing oxygen. It is primarily significant as an inert shielding gas in welding and metal refining processes, where it prevents oxidation of hot metals.
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The international HS code for ARGON (CAS 7440-37-1) is 2804.21.
2804.21
2804 21 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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