Gases and Gases Blends Praxair

Gases and Gas Blends
Pure Industrial Gases 3 3
Acetylene Chemical Formula C2H2
Acetylene (C2H2) is a colorless, highly Minimum Purity 98% (on a solvent-free basis)
flammable gas. Mostly used for oxy-fuel
Cylinder CGA Outlet: 510 (over 50 ft3 (1.39 m3) (300 Limited Standard))
cutting and brazing applications, acety-
520 (between 35 and 75 ft3 (970 liters and 2.08 m3))
lene has a high heat release in the pri-
200 (approximately 10 ft3 (280 liters))
mary flame and moderate heat in the
secondary flame. It has the hottest MSDS P-4559
flame temperature of the commercially
CAS Number 74-86-2
available fuel gases (up to 6,300
o
F/3,480 oC) and is an excellent choice UN Number 1001
for welding, brazing and cutting of steel
US DOT Name Acetylene, Dissolved
alloys.
US DOT Label Flammable Gas
US DOT Class 2.1 Flammable Gas
Cylinder Volume Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

Style (ft3/m3) (psig/kPa)
3 75/ 2.1 250/1724 AC 3
4 145/4.0 250/1724 AC 4
5 390/10.8 250/1724 AC 5
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** Acetylene cylinders are filled by weight, not volume. The volume and pressure data shown is only illustrative and is subject to
change from region to region, and may vary with changes in atmospheric temperature and pressure.
Air Chemical Formula N/A
Air is a colorless, odorless, nonflamma- Minimum Purity N/A

ble gas. Industrial air is used in air car-
Cylinder CGA Outlet: 346 (Breathing Grade)
bon arc gouging and in plasma arc cut-
347 (Breathing Grade, greater than 3,000 psig)
ting (PAC) processes. Industrial air
590 (Industrial Grade)
should not be used as a substitute for
breathing air. MSDS P-4560
CAS Number 132259-10-0
UN Number 1002
US DOT Name Air, Compressed
US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas
US DOT Class 2.2 Nonflammable Gas

T 310/8.06 2,640/18,202 AI IND-T
K 232/6.44 2,200/15,168 AI IND-K
Q 78/2.16 2,200/15,168 AI IND-Q
3 4 Pure Industrial Gases
Industrial Argon Chemical Formula Ar
Argon is colorless, odorless, tasteless Minimum Purity 99.995%

and nontoxic. Argon (Ar) is a noble gas
Cylinder CGA Outlet 580
that comprises 0.93 % of the earths
690 (greater than 3,000 psig)
atmosphere. Argon provides an inert
and clean environment free from nitro- MSDS P-4563
gen and oxygen for annealing and
rolling metals and alloys. In the casting
industry, argon is used to flush porosity UN Number 1006
from molten metals to eliminate defects
US DOT Name Argon, Compressed
in castings. In the metal fabrication
industry, argon is used to create an US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas
optimized atmosphere during open arc
welding. Argon is frequently blended
with carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen
(H2), Helium (He) or Oxygen (O2) to
enhance the arc characteristics or to
facilitate stable metal transfer in Gas T 335/9.30 2,640/18,202 AR T
Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or MIG). K 248/6.88 2,200/15,168 AR K
Industrial Argon, Cryogenic Liquid Chemical Formula Ar
Minimum Purity 99.997%
Normal Boiling Point -302 oF (-185 oC)
Liquid Cylinder Outlet CGA 295 (Liquid)
MSDS P-4564
CAS Number 7440-37-1 (R)
UN Number 1951
US DOT Name Argon, Refrigerated Liquid
Cylinder Style Volume (ft3) Pressure (psig) Part Number

160 Liter 4,460 230 AR LC160-230
200 Liter 4,961 230 AR LC200-230
230 Liter 5,290 230 AR LC230-230
250 Liter 6,080 230 AR LC250-230
450 Liter Microbulk 12,478 350 AR LC450-350

Carbon Dioxide Chemical Formula CO2
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a tasteless, Minimum Purity 99.5%

colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas. Cylinder CGA Outlet 320
It is commonly mixed with argon (Ar) as MSDS P-4574
a shielding gas during welding of
CAS Number 124-38-9
carbon and stainless steel or in some
cases it is used in its pure form. This UN Number 1013
prevents atmospheric contamination of US DOT Name Carbon Dioxide
molten weld metal during gas shielded US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas
electric arc welding process.
Cylinder Cylinder Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

Style (lb)* Capacity (psig/kPa)
K 64 838 / 5778 CD 64
*1 lb = 8.76 cubic feet
Carbon Dioxide, Chemical Formula CO2

Refrigerated Liquid Minimum Purity 99.5%
Sublimation Point -109.3 oF (-78.5 oC)
Cylinder CGA Outlet 622 (Liquid) 3
MSDS P-4573
UN Number 2187
US DOT Name Carbon Dioxide, Refrigerated Liquid
Cylinder Cylinder Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

Style (lb)* Capacity (psig/kPa)
170 Liter 384 350/2413 CD LC170-350
200 Liter 426 350/2413 CD LC200-350
275 Liter 603 350/2413 CD LC275-350
*1 lb = 8.76 cubic feet
Carbon Dioxide, Chemical Formula CO2

Solid (Dry Ice) Minimum Purity 99.5%
Sublimation Point -109.3 oF (-78.5 oC)
MSDS P-4575-C
CAS Number 124-38-9
UN Number 1845
US DOT Name Carbon Dioxide, solid (dry ice)
US DOT Label None
US DOT Class 9
Shapes and Sizes

Nuggets 3/8, 1/2 or 3/4 in diameter by 1/4 to 1-1/2 long
Rice pellets 2.9 mm
Blocks 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb and 50 lb / or customer cut

Praxair FG-2
Chemical Formula C3H6
Praxairs FG-2 has high BTU content
Minimum Purity 94.0 %
in its primary and secondary flames. MSDS P-4648
The primary flame cone is similar to that
of acetylene. The BTU capacity of the Cylinder CGA Outlet 510
outer flame is greater than acetylene, CAS Number 115-07-1
making it ideal for cutting and heating
of steel alloys greater than 1/2 inch in UN Number 1077
thickness. US DOT Name Propylene
Praxairs FG-2 combines the desirable
qualities of an acetylene flame with the US DOT Class 2.1 Flammable Gas
secondary heating capacity of propane.
This fuel gas burns hotter than propane Cylinder Cylinder Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number
and natural gas. Cutting speed should Style Capacity (lb)* (psig / kPa)
be compared on a case-by-case basis
100 # 100 137/995 FG 100
prior to choosing fuel gas for your appli-
cation. When making a conversion from 60 # 60 137/995 FG 60
acetylene to FG2, it is necessary to 25 # 25 137/995 FG 25
replace the fuel gas supply hose (grade 5# 5 137/995 FG 5
T) as well as the cutting tip. Depending *1 lb = 9.06 cubic feet
on the thickness of the material being
cut, it may be necessary to replace the combustion ratio required with this combination. When compared with acetylene,
mixer in the oxy/acetylene cutting torch FG2 offers greater safety as it can be utilized up to a full tank pressure. It is well
due to the different oxygen/fuel gas suited to being used at cold temperatures as it has a greater vapor pressure than
propane.
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Helium Chemical Formula He
Helium (He) is the second lightest Minimum Purity 99.995 %
process gas next to hydrogen.
Colorless, odorless, tasteless, nontoxic
and chemically inert, helium is non- 680 (greater than 3,000 psig)
flammable and, when compared with MSDS P-4602
argon, has a high thermal conductivity.
Helium-enhanced mixtures are utilized CAS Number 7440-59-7
to create an inert gas shield and pre- UN Number 1046
vent oxidation during open arc welding
of metals such as aluminum, stainless US DOT Name Helium, Compressed
steel, copper and magnesium alloys. US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas
The addition of helium generally
increases weld pool fluidity and travel US DOT Class 2.2 Nonflammable Gas
speed. Penetration properties will be
broader and travel speed is typically
increased with the addition of helium to Style (ft3/m3) (psig/kPa)
the shielding gas mixture. Use of T 286/7.94 2640/18202 HE T
helium-enhanced mixtures will also K 213/5.91 2200/15168 HE K
lessen the formation of welding ozone
when welding on aluminum alloys.
Hydrogen Chemical Formula H2

Hydrogen (H2) is the lightest of all gas- Minimum Purity 99.95 %
es. Colorless, odorless, tasteless and Cylinder CGA Outlet 350
nontoxic, hydrogen exists as a gas at MSDS P-4604
atmospheric temperatures and pres-
sures. In metal fabrication, hydrogen CAS Number 1333-74-0
serves as a protective atmosphere in UN Number 1049
high temperature operations such as US DOT Name Hydrogen, Compressed
stainless steel manufacturing. Hydrogen
is commonly mixed with argon for
increased travel speed, improved color US DOT Class 2.1 Flammable Gas
match and enhanced weld metal fluidity
during welding of austenitic grades of Cylinder Volume Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number
stainless steel (300 series). Hydrogen is Style (ft3/m3) (psig/kPa)
used as an addition to argon mixtures T 261/7.24 2400/16547 HY T
to improve performance during plasma K 196/5.44 2000/13790 HY K
welding, gouging and cutting opera-
tions.

Nitrogen Chemical Formula N2
Nitrogen (N2) is a diatomic gas which Minimum Purity 99.995 %
comprises 78 percent of the earths Cylinder CGA Outlet 580
atmosphere. Colorless, odorless, 680 (greater than 3,000 psig)
tasteless, and nontoxic, nitrogen exists
as a nonflammable gas at atmospheric MSDS P-4631
temperatures and pressures. Nitrogen CAS Number 7727-37-9
is utilized as a purge gas with stainless
UN Number 1066
steel tube welding as well as a
controlled addition for shielding gases US DOT Name Nitrogen, Compressed
utilized to GMAW (gas metal arc weld) US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas
of austenitic and duplex grades of
stainless steel. Nitrogen can enhance US DOT Class 2.2 Nonflammable Gas
plasma cutting, food processing,
inerting and heat-treating operations.
T 304/8.44 2,640/18,202 NI T
K 228/6.33 2,200/15,168 NI K
4K 430/11.92 4,500/31,050 NI 4K
Nitrogen, Chemical Formula N2 3

Cryogenic Liquid Minimum Purity 99.998 %
Cylinder CGA Outlet 295 (Liquid)
MSDS P-4630
UN Number 1977
US DOT Name Nitrogen, Refrigerated Liquid

160 Liter 3,930 22 NI LC160-22
200 Liter 4,580 22 NI LC200-22
230 Liter 5,380 22 NI LC230-22
250 Liter 5,610 22 NI LC250-22
160 Liter 3,690 230 NI LC160-230
200 Liter 4,110 230 NI LC200-230
230 Liter 4,380 230 NI LC230-230
250 Liter 5,030 230 NI LC250-230
160 Liter 3,470 350 NI LC160-350
200 Liter 3,870 350 NI LC200-350
230 Liter 4,120 350 NI LC230-350
250 Liter 4,740 350 NI LC250-350
450 Liter Microbulk 10,332 250 NI LC450-250
Industrial Oxygen Chemical Formula O2
Oxygen (O2) comprises 21 percent of Minimum Purity 99.5%

the earths atmosphere and supports
life. The presence of oxygen makes
701 (greater than 3,000 psig)
combustion possible.
Colorless, odorless and tasteless, high MSDS P-4638
purity oxygen (99.5 %) is used to
support oxy-fuel cutting operations.
Oxygen may be added in controlled UN Number 1072
amounts to GMAW shielding gases.
US DOT Name Oxygen, Compressed
Oxygen is also used as the plasma
cutting gas (with Hafnium electrodes) US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas, Oxidizer
on carbon steel.

T 337/9.35 2640/18202 OX T
K 249/6.91 2200/15168 OX K
Industrial Oxygen, Chemical Formula O2

Cryogenic Liquid
Minimum Purity 99.5%
Cylinder CGA Outlet 440 (Liquid)
MSDS P-4637
UN Number 1073
US DOT Name Oxygen, Refrigerated Liquid
US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas, Oxidizer

160 Liter 4,580 230 OX LC160-230
200 Liter 5,110 230 OX LC200-230
230 Liter 5,440 230 OX LC230-230
250 Liter 6,250 230 OX LC250-230
450 Liter Microbulk 12,760 350 OX LC450-350

Industrial Propane Chemical Formula C3H8
Propane (C3H8) is a colorless, flamma- Minimum Purity 80% - 99.0%

ble, liquefied gas with a distinct odor.
The flame temperature of the
oxy-propane flame is lower when MSDS P-4646
compared with the acetylene and
CAS Number 74-98-6
FG-2. The primary flame releases less
BTU when compared with FG-2 or UN Number 1978
acetylene, which increases preheat
US DOT Name Propane
time. Propane is commonly used by
scrap yards for cutting of carbon steel US DOT Label Flammable Gas
where the cut quality is less critical.
Where cut quality is not a concern,
propane may be a cost-effective fuel
Cylinder Cylinder Pressure at 70oF (21 oC) Part
gas. Grade T supply hose is necessary
Style Capacity (lb)* (psig/kPa) Number
when cutting with propane.
FX 100 110/757 PR 100
FC 50 110/757 PR 50
F33 33 110/757 PR 33
*1lb = 8.5 cubic feet
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Propylene Chemical Formula C3H6
Propylene (C3H6) is a colorless, flamma- Minimum Purity 94.0%

ble, liquefied gas with a faintly sweet
MSDS P-4648
odor. When compared with acetylene, it
has moderate BTU capacity in its pri- Cylinder CGA Outlet 510
mary and high BTU capacity in its sec-
CAS Number 115-07-1
ondary flames. The heat release in the
primary flame cone is slightly less than UN Number 1077
that of acetylene. The BTU capacity of
US DOT Name Propylene
the outer flame is superior to that of
acetylene. Propylene combines the US DOT Label Flammable Gas
qualities of an acetylene flame with the
secondary heating capacity of propane.
This fuel gas burns hotter than
Cylinder Cylinder Pressure at 70oF (21 oC) Part
propane. Cutting speed should be
Style Capacity (lb)** (psig/kPa) Number
compared on a case-by-case basis
before choosing a fuel gas for your 100 # 100 137/995 FG 100
application. When making a conversion 60 # 60 137/995 FG 60
from acetylene to propylene, it is neces- 25 # 25 137/995 FG 25
sary to replace the fuel gas supply hose
5# 5 137/995 FG 5
(grade T) as well as the cutting tip.
Depending on the thickness of the **1lb = 9.06 cubic feet
material being cut, it may be necessary
to replace the mixer in the oxy/acety- required with this combination. When compared with acetylene, propylene offers
lene cutting torch due to the different greater safety as it can be utilized up to full tank pressure. It is well suited to being
oxygen/fuel gas combustion ratio used at cold temperatures as it has a greater vapor pressure when compared with
propane.
3 10 Gas Blends
Praxair Starblend Mixing System
Maintaining gas mixture integrity with

high-pressure cylinders is the key to
achieving high-quality welds. Thats why
we developed the patented Praxair
Starblend mixing system for two, three
and four-part argon-based blends con-
taining carbon dioxide. It provides
industry-leading mixture consistency
from cylinder to cylinder.
From full to empty, Praxairs Starblend

mixing system helps to ensure that your
shielding gas blends are thoroughly
mixed. Cylinders filled using this tech-
nology deliver consistent mixture
integrity from start to finish, which:
Lowers residual cylinder losses
Ends premature cylinder
changeouts
Helps eliminate costly rework
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Maintaining Mixture Integrity
Because of the difference in the specific Praxair patented Results obtained with Ar/CO2 mixtures: Conventional
gravity (weight) of the gases, stratifica- eductor tube helps cylinder versus Praxairs patented eductor tube
tion can occur with an argon/carbon ensure shielding gas
dioxide cylinder filled by conventional blends are thoroughly
methods. Carbon dioxide is heavier mixed.
than argon and settles at the bottom of
the cylinder. Inconsistent mixing in the
cylinder is a common result.
Praxair Starblend Filling Procedure
The Praxair Starblend mixing system
was developed specifically for argon/
carbon dioxide mixtures. It consists of
a specially designed eductor or dip
tube with strategically placed openings
along its length. This creates turbulence
in the cylinder during filling and pro-
motes superior gas mixing, while pro-
ducing a homogeneous blend without
the need to roll the cylinder.
In addition to providing uniform mixing,

the patented eductor tube design per-
mits withdrawal of the mixture from var-
ious locations within the cylinder. This
Praxair design feature ensures a consis-
tent mix from the time the valve is ini-
tially opened to cylinder change-out.
The cylinder is The cylinder is The cylinder is Filling turbulence
evacuated and a partially filled partially filled ends, resulting in
vacuum is pulled with CO2. with Argon. a perfect gas
before filling. blend.
Industrial Mixtures 3 11
Argon/Carbon Dioxide CGA 580
Praxairs StarGold Blends
MSDS P-4714 (< 10% CO2)
Argon/carbon dioxide blends are ver-
MSDS P-4715 (< 10% CO2)
satile mixtures for welding carbon, low-
alloy and some stainless steels.
Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
Increasing the carbon dioxide content
Ar CO2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
will increase weld penetration and
bead wetting characteristics. At higher StarGold C-5 95 5 T 338 2,640 AR STAR7-T
amperage levels and CO2 content by K 252 2,200 AR STAR7-K
volume, increased spatter may result. StarGold C-10 90 10 T 348 2,640 AR STAR9-T
Ar/CO2 blends can be used to join a
K 258 2,200 AR STAR9-K
wide range of material thickness while
utilizing a variety of modes of metal StarGold C-15 85 15 T 357 2,640 AR STAR10-T
transfer. This family of blends is ideally K 264 2,200 AR STAR10-K
suited for GMAW (Gas Metal Arc StarGold C-20 80 20 T 368 2,640 AR STAR13-T
Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc
K 272 2,200 AR STAR13-K
Welding). When performing FCAW,
please consult the wire manufacturers StarGold C-25

75 25 T 381 2,640 AR STAR14-T
recommendations before selecting a K 280 2,200 AR STAR14-K
shielding gas. Failure to do so may StarGold C-40

60 40 T 219 1,464 AR STAR15-T
result in poor weld metal ductility,
K 195 1,464 AR STAR15-K
especially when multi-pass welding. 3
StarGold C-50

50 50 T 157 1,168 AR STAR11-T
Principal Applications K 177 1,168 AR STAR11-K
Argon/carbon dioxide blends are used Mig Mix Gold
>90 <10 T 344 2,640 AR STAR8-T
for all kinds of structural steel, farm
K 255 2,200 AR STAR8-K
implements and machinery. Lower lev-
els of carbon dioxide can be used for
pulsed arc or spray arc welding, while
higher levels > 20% are used for short
arc welding and some gas-shielded
flux-cored wires.
3 12 Industrial Mixtures
Argon/Oxygen CGA 580

Praxairs StarGold Blends
MSDS P-4718
Argon/oxygen blends are widely used
for conventional and pulsed spray Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
transfer on clean (little or no scale or Ar O2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
residual oil), plain carbon and stainless StarGold O-1 >97 <3 T 331 2,640 AR STAR1-T
steel alloys. These blends typically
K 247 2,200 AR STAR1-K
contain 1%, 2% or 5% oxygen, and
provide good arc stability and very low StarGold O-2

>95 <5 T 331 2,640 AR STAR2-T
levels of spatter and fume. Higher levels K 247 2,200 AR STAR2-K
of oxygen will also increase puddle StarGold O-5

>90 <10 T 331 2,640 AR STAR4-T
fluidity that may make out-of-position
K 247 2,200 AR STAR4-K
welding more difficult.
Principal Applications
Generally used for welding carbon steel
that is less than 1/2 in thickness such
as farm equipment, military transports,
ships and automotive assemblies
including mufflers. These blends are
also used for spray and pulsed spray
3 arc welding of both ferritic and
austenitic stainless steel components.
Argon/Oxygen blends are a good selec-
tion for joining low carbon steel to 300
series stainless steel when used in
combination with an ER309 filler metal.
Argon/CO2/Oxygen CGA 580
Praxairs Stargon CS Blend
MSDS P-4788
The Praxair Stargon CS shielding gas
blend, is a precise mixture of argon, Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
carbon dioxide and oxygen. It is a uni- Ar CO2 O2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
versal shielding gas for joining all types Stargon CS >85 <10 <5 T 344 2,640 AR STAR29-T
of carbon steel. Praxair Stargon CS
K 255 2,200 AR STAR29-K
can be used in the Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW) process with all
modes of metal-transfer (spray, pulsed
spray, short-circuiting). Stargon CS
produces good arc characteristics and
excellent weld mechanical properties.
The Praxair Stargon CS is widely used
on carbon steel plate and pipe for the
fabrication of cranes, earth moving
and farm equipment, pressure vessels,
office furniture, and automotive compo-
nents, as well as in auto body repair.
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Argon/CO2/Nitrogen CGA 580

Praxairs Stargon SS Blend
MSDS P-4788
Praxairs Stargon SS blend is precisely
formulated for top-quality welding and Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
is designed to meet the demands of Ar CO2 N2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
your specific stainless steel Gas Metal Stargon SS >90 <10 <10 T 335 2,640 AR STAR77-T
Arc Welding (GMAW) application. Since
K 249 2,200 AR STAR77-K
the Stargon SS blend can be used for
short circuiting, globular, spray or
pulsed spray transfer welding, it is
especially suited to customers who
weld a wide variety of base metal
thicknesses in all welding positions.
Praxairs Stargon SS is used for the
fabrication of transportation equipment
(e.g. dump truck bodies, recreational
vehicles, boats, railcars, etc.), food
service equipment, appliances, cabi-
nets, and duplex stainless steel pipe
and other stainless steel pipe alloys
commonly used in the chemicals
industry.
Argon/Helium CGA 580

Praxairs HeliStar Blends
MSDS P-4717 (HeliStar A-25)
The Praxair HeliStar argon/helium

MSDS P-4716 (HeliStar A-75)

blends are used in a wide variety of Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW or TIG)
applications where increased heat input
Ar He Style (ft3) (psig) Number
to the base material is desirable while
maintaining favorable arc starting and HeliStar A-25 <30 >70 T 280 2,640 HE STAR25-T
stability characteristics. The Praxair K 212 2,200 HE STAR25-K
HeliStar A-75, A-50, and A-25 blends HeliStar A-50 <60 >40 T 288 2,640 AR STAR24-T
can also be used for Gas Metal Arc
K 217 2,200 AR STAR24-K
Welding (GMAW or MIG) of thick alu-
minum sections (>1/2) and for other HeliStar A-75 <80 >20 T 304 2,640 AR STAR21-T
non-ferrous materials where additional K 228 2,200 AR STAR21-K
heat input to the base material
enhances welding performance.
Praxair HeliStar blends are used
for TIG welding of light gauge steel,
stainless steel, and aluminum applica-
3 tions such as bicycle frames, food
service equipment and recreational
boats. For joining heavier aluminum and
copper section materials found in tanks
and electrical equipment, the MIG
process and HeliStar gas mixture are
recommended.
Argon/Helium/CO2 CGA 580
Praxairs HeliStarTM Blends
MSDS P-4713 (HeliStarTM A1025)
Praxair HeliStar SS shielding gas is a
TM
MSDS P-4710 (HeliStarTM CS and SS)

patented blend used to join austenitic
stainless steels with all forms of metal MSDS P-4788-H (Stargon SS)
transfer. It provides higher welding
MSDS P-6299 (HeliStar GV)
speeds, reduced distortion, improved
bead shape with good base metal color
match particularly when used with Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
pulsed metal transfer. Peak perform- Ar He CO 2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
ance is obtained with high silicon filler
HeliStarTM A1025 <10 >86 <5 T 278 2,640 HE STAR37-T
wires. For welds subjected to severe
service conditions, please consult with K 211 2,200 HE STAR37-K
TM
your local Praxair Sales Representative HeliStar CS >61 <30 <10 T 309 2,640 AR STAR40-T
for optimum filler metal selection. K 232 2,200 AR STAR40-K
TM
HeliStar SS >61 <35 <5 T 298 2,640 AR STAR41-T
Praxair HeliStarTM A1025 blend is widely
used for GMAW (MIG) of light gauge K 224 2,200 AR STAR41-K
TM
stainless steel. Its high helium content HeliStar GV >76 <15 <10 T 342 2,640 AR STAR80-T
provides increased puddle fluidity for K 249 2,200 AR STAR80-K
good bead shape and faster travel
speeds. 3
Praxair HeliStarTM CS gas blend is spe-
cially formulated for the high deposition Principal Applications -
GMAW (MIG) welding of carbon steel. It HeliStar Blends
can be used to join any thicknesses of Praxair HeliStarTM SS and A1025 are ideal for GMAW (MIG) of stainless steel tanks and
carbon or low alloy steel in any welding components for the chemical and food service industries. The HeliStarTM CS is used
position. The increased heat input for heavy single pass GMAW (MIG) fillets in structural components as well as longitudi-
associated with its helium component nal seam welds in tanks. HeliStarTM CS is an ideal selection for robotics welding on a
provides higher travel speeds and variety of carbon and low alloy steels. It is also used in fabrication of stamped auto-
greater tolerance for base plate con- motive parts and transformer cases and other applications where light oil contamina-
tamination. tion can adversely affect weld quality.
Praxair HeliStarTM GV blend is used for

its optimized short-circuiting and pulsed
transfer with coated steel welding (gal-
vanized and galvalume). Its controlled
helium content provides increased pud-
dle fluidity, reduced spatter, less weld-
ing fume, reduced weld metal porosity
and faster travel speeds when com-
pared with argon/CO2 and argon/oxy-
gen blends.
Argon/Hydrogen CGA 350

Praxairs HydroStarTM Blends
MSDS P-4860 (HydroStar H-2)
The Praxair HydroStar shielding gas
TM
MSDS P-4861 (HydroStar H-5,

blends are primarily used for joining
H-10, H-35)
austenitic stainless steels (300 series)
utilizing the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW or TIG) process. Hydrogen
Ar H2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
increases heat input to the base materi-
als while providing a fluxing effect to HydroStar H-2 >95 <5 T 300 2,400 AR STAR43-T
increase weld deposit cleanliness. K 223 2,000 AR STAR43-K
Significant advantages in travel speed HydroStar H-5

>90 <10 T 297 2,400 AR STAR5-T
over pure argon can be attained.
K 221 2,000 AR STAR5-K
Principal Applications HydroStar H-10 >85 <15 T 293 2,400 AR STAR57-T

Additions of 2-5% are generally used K 218 2,000 AR STAR57-K
for manual TIG welding of stainless HydroStar H-35 >60 <40 T 276 2,400 AR STAR56-T
steel food service equipment, railings,
K 207 2,000 AR STAR56-K
and aerospace components. Hydrogen
additions of 10-15% are generally used
in the mechanized welding of austenitic
stainless steel tubing. Plasma gouging
3 will typically use up to 40% hydrogen
mixed with argon.
Argon/CO2/Hydrogen CGA 350

Praxairs HydroStarTM Blend
MSDS P-4860 (HydroStarTM PBSS)
The Praxair HydroStar PBSS gas
blend is designed for the all-position
welding of austenitic stainless steels Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
(300 series) using pulsed, short arc and Ar CO2 H2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
spray arc transfer. Optimum weld quali- HydroStar PBSS > 95 <5 <2 T 333 2,640 AR STAR47-T
ty and cleanliness are achieved at high K 248 2,200 AR STAR47-K
levels of productivity.
All-position welding of stainless steel
components for the chemical and food
service industries and all applications
where weld metal surface appearance
is critical. This mixture is not recom-
mended when joining stainless to car-
bon steel.
Praxairs LaserStar Gases

and Blends
Praxairs LaserStar gases are available
as pure gases or as pre-blended mix-
tures of helium, nitrogen, carbon diox-
ide, and carbon monoxide. All are used
as component parts in resonator gases
to generate the laser beam in a wide
variety of CO2 lasers. Praxairs
LaserStar gases are produced to meet
the stringent requirements of the laser
processing industry. With a properly
designed delivery system, the use of
LaserStar gases helps assure optimum
laser performance, maximum operating
duty cycle, and minimum maintenance
costs.
Where needed, Praxair can provide

assist gases typically oxygen or nitro-
gen for cutting applications, and argon
or helium for welding applications of 3
the proper purity and with the required
pressure and flow rates, to optimize
the performance of laser cutting and
welding systems.
Praxairs Standard Grade Specifications Standard Grade Component and Pre-Mixed Gases
Component and Pre-Mixed Gases
Purity Trace Oxygen Moisture Total Hydrocarbons
Offered in steel cylinders. Helium 99.997% < 3 ppm < 3 ppm < 1 ppm
Certificate of Analysis (COA) can
Nitrogen 99.999% < 1 ppm < 3 ppm < 0.5 ppm
be requested at the time the order
is placed. Carbon Dioxide 99.995% < 5 ppm < 5 ppm < 1 ppm
The concentration of each minor Component Gases Cylinder Content Part
component of the mixture in each Style Number
cylinder will be analyzed and con-
LaserStar 4.7 Helium T 291 ft3 HE 4.7LS-T
firmed to be within +/- 5% of the
3
requested concentration. K 218 ft HE 4.7LS-K
Mixtures are prepared using compo- LaserStar 5.0 Nitrogen T 304 ft3 NI 5.0LS-T
nent gases with minimum specifica- K 228 ft 3
NI 5.0LS-K
tions as listed to the right.
LaserStar 4.5 CO2 K 60 lb CD 4.5LS-K
Pre-mixed Gases Cylinder Content Pressure Part

CO2 N2 He CO Style (psig) Number
5.0% 55.0% 40.0% T 291 ft3 2,640 LS NICDHE2-T
3
3.4% 15.6% 81.0% T 281 ft 2,640 LS HECDNI14-T
1.7% 23.4% 74.9% T 278 ft3 2,640 LS HECDNI6-T
3
4.5% 13.5% 82.0% T 281 ft 2,640 LS HECDNI1-T
8.0% 60.0% 28.0% 4% T 272 ft3 2,400 LS NIX41-T
Component Gases Specifications Praxairs LaserStar 5.0 Component and Pre-Mixed Gases
Praxairs LaserStar 5.0 Purity Trace Oxygen Moisture Total Hydrocarbons
(99.999% purity)
Sold in steel cylinders.
Helium 99.999% < 1 ppm < 2 ppm < 0.5 ppm
Each cylinder is analyzed for Moisture Nitrogen 99.999% < 1 ppm < 3 ppm < 0.5 ppm
and Total Hydrocarbons. Batch
analysis is performed for Oxygen. Carbon Dioxide 99.999% < 5 ppm < 3 ppm < 1 ppm
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is not
Component Gases Cylinder Content Part
typically provided with this product
but is available on request (at extra Style Number
cost) at time of order. LaserStar 5.0 Helium T 291 ft3 HE 5.0LS-T
Praxairs LaserStar 5.5
K 218 ft 3
HE 5.0LS-K
(99.999% purity)
LaserStar 5.0 Nitrogen T 304 ft3 NI 5.0LS-T
Sold in aluminum cylinders that incor-
porate a positive pressure valve to K 228 ft 3
NI 5.0LS-K
maintain the gas cylinder integrity.
LaserStar 5.0 CO2 K 60 lb CD 5.0LS-K
Each cylinder is analyzed for Moisture
and Total Hydrocarbons. Batch analy- Pre-mixed Gases Cylinder Content Pressure Part
sis is performed for Oxygen and Total
CO2 N2 He CO Style (psig) Number
Halocarbons. A Certificate of Analysis
(COA) is not typically provided with 5.0% 55.0% 40.0% T 291 ft3 2,640 LS NICDHECB2-T
this product but is available on 3
3.4% 15.6% 81.0% T 281 ft 2,640 LS HECDNICB14-T
request (at extra cost) at time of order.
1.7% 23.4% 74.9% T 278 ft3 2,640 LS HECDNICB6-T
3 Pre-Mixed Gases 4.5% 13.5% 82.0% T 281 ft 3
2,640 LS HECDNICB1-T
Praxairs LaserStar 5.0 Pre-Mixed

8.0% 60.0% 28.0% 4% T 272 ft3 2,400 LS NIX4CB1-T
Gases
Sold in steel cylinders. Mixtures are
prepared using 5.0 grade (99.999% Specifications Praxairs LaserStar 5.5 Component and Pre-Mixed Gases
purity) source gases having the maxi- Purity Trace Oxygen Moisture Total Total
mum allowable impurity level speci-
fied. Hydrocarbons Halocarbons
Each cylinder is analyzed for Moisture Helium 99.9995% < 1 ppm < 1 ppm < 0.1 ppm < 50 ppt
and Total Hydrocarbons. Batch anal-
sis is performed for Oxygen. Nitrogen 99.9995% < 1 ppm < 2 ppm < 0.1 ppm < 50 ppt
The concentration of each minor com- Carbon Dioxide 99.9995% < 2 ppm < 0.5 ppm < 10 ppb < 100 ppt
ponent in each cylinder will be ana-
lyzed and will conform +/-5% of the Component Gases Cylinder Content Part
requested concentration. A Certificate Style Number
of Analysis (COA) is not typically pro
vided with this product but is available LaserStar 5.5 Helium AT 239 ft3 HE 5.5LS-AT
on request (at extra cost) at time of LaserStar 5.5 Nitrogen AT 250 ft3 NI 5.5LS-AT
order.
LaserStar 5.5 CO2 AT 70 lb CD 5.5LS-AT
Praxairs LaserStar 5.5 Pre-Mixed
Gases Pre-mixed Gases Cylinder Content Pressure Part
Sold in aluminum cylinders combined CO2 N2 He CO Style (psig) Number
with a positive pressure valve to
5.0% 55.0% 40.0% AT 240 ft3 2,200 LS NICDHEPB2-AT
ensure cylinder integrity.
Mixtures are prepared using 5.5 grade 3.4% 15.6% 81.0% AT 232 ft3 2,200 LS HECDNIPB14-AT
(99.995% purity) raw materials having 3
1.7% 23.4% 74.9% AT 232 ft 2,200 LS HECDNIPB6-AT
the maximum impurity level specified.
Each cylinder is analyzed for Moisture 4.5% 13.5% 82.0% AT 232 ft3 2,200 LS HECDNIPB1-AT
and Total Hydrocarbons. Batch analy-
8.0% 60.0% 28.0% 4% AT 247 ft3 2,200 LS NIX4PB1-AT
sis is performed for Oxygen and Total
Halocarbons.
The concentration of each minor com-
ponent in each cylinder will be ana- Nitrogen (Cryogenic Supply) Oxygen (Cryogenic Supply)
lyzed and confirmed to be within Purity 99.998% Purity 99.5%
+/-2% of the requested concentration.
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is not Flow Up to 10,000 scfh Flow Up to 10,000 scfh
typically provided with this product Pressure Up to 460 psig (using Pressure 180 psig
but is available on request (at extra
cost) at time of order. MVE Trifecta Pressure Booster)
Praxairs RoboStar Blends CGA 580
MSDS P-6290 (RoboStar CS)

Argon/CO2/Oxygen
Praxairs RoboStar CS Blend
Praxairs RoboStar CS is a universal
Ar CO2 O2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
shielding gas blend for robotic welding
of carbon and low alloy steels. This RoboStar CS > 85 < 10 <5 T 349 2,640 AR STAR28-T
GMAW mixture of argon, carbon diox- K 258 2,200 AR STAR28-K
ide and oxygen operates well in all TP6 2,094 2,640 AR STAR28-TP6
types of metal-transfer (short-circuiting,
KP6 1,548 2,200 AR STAR28-KP6
pulsed and conventional spray), pro-
duces good arc characteristics and TP12 4,188 2,640 AR STAR28-TP12
excellent weld metal penetration with KP12 3,096 2,200 AR STAR28-KP12
minimum spatter in all welding posi-
tions. Excellent weld metal mechanical
properties (especially fatigue strength)
are produced in a wide variety of steels.
Used in spray transfer, RoboStar CS
provides high deposition rates,
improved deposition efficiency and
higher travel speeds than comparable
two-part argon-based gas blends. 3
Praxair RoboStar CS shielding gas
blend is used for joining a wide range of
carbon and low alloy steel compositions
and thickness where fixed automation
or robotics are employed. Steel building
components, automotive assemblies,
rail car structures, earth-moving equip-
ment, transmission poles and pressure
vessels are typical applications.
RoboStarTMCS has proven to be very
successful when welding over gaps or
in areas with poor joint fit-up. Good
welding practice dictates that welding
quality and cost can be reduced with
improved base metal fit-up, but when
this is not possible, RoboStarTMCS is a
good selection.
Praxairs RoboStar Blends CGA 580
Argon/Helium/CO2 MSDS P-6290 (RoboStar SS)

Praxairs RoboStar SS Blend
Praxairs RoboStar SS is a universal Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
GMAW (MIG) shielding gas blend for Ar He CO2 Style (ft3) (psig) Number
the robotic welding of stainless steel. RoboStar SS > 60 < 40 <1 T 298 2,640 AR STAR41-T
This blend of argon and helium with
controlled additions of CO2 will produce K 224 2,200 AR STAR41-K
excellent weld bead appearance with TP6 1,788 2,640 AR STAR41-TP6
minimum spatter at higher levels of KP6 1,344 2,200 AR STAR41-KP6
productivity than competitive gas
blends. Used for austenitic stainless TP12 3,576 2,640 AR STAR41-TP12
steel, RoboStar SS produces high KP12 2,688 2,200 AR STAR41-KP12
quality welds with superior mechanical
properties in all welding positions.
The Praxair RoboStar SS is used
in applications where optimum bead
shape and appearance are required.
For example, tanks and piping used in
the chemical and food processing
3 industries and products using robotics
or fixed automation. RoboStar SS is
ideal for pulsed and spray arc transfer
with GMAW.
Argon/Helium CGA 580

Praxairs RoboStar AL Blend
MSDS P-6290 (RoboStar AL)
Praxairs RoboStar AL is a blend of

gases designed for the all-position Mixture Composition % Cylinder Volume Pressure Part
welding of aluminum using 4000 and Ar He Style (ft3) (psig) Number
5000 Series filler metals. The argon and RoboStar AL >40 <60 T 288 2,640 AR STAR24-T
helium components are precisely bal-
K 217 2,200 AR STAR24-K
anced to produce optimum penetration
and bead shape while retaining good TP6 1,728 2,640 AR STAR24-TP6
arc starting and stability. RoboStar AL KP6 1,302 2,200 AR STAR24-KP6
can be used with both conventional or TP12 3,456 2,640 AR STAR24-TP12
pulsed spray transfer and CV or CC
KP12 2,604 2,200 AR STAR24-KP12
power. This mixture is also suitable for
use with mechanized GTAW and for
manual GTAW on base metals greater
than 1/2 in thickness.
RoboStar AL is used in fabrication of
boats, automotive panels/frames, light
poles, tanks, dump truck bodies, truck
trailers or in applications where robotics
or fixed automation are used.

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Gases and Gas Blends

Pure Industrial Gases 3 3

Acetylene Chemical Formula C2H2

US DOT Class 2.1 Flammable Gas

Cylinder Volume Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

Air Chemical Formula N/A

Air is a colorless, odorless, nonflamma- Minimum Purity N/A

CAS Number 132259-10-0

US DOT Name Air, Compressed

US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas

US DOT Class 2.2 Nonflammable Gas

Cylinder Volume Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

3 4 Pure Industrial Gases

Industrial Argon Chemical Formula Ar

Argon is colorless, odorless, tasteless Minimum Purity 99.995%

Industrial Argon, Cryogenic Liquid Chemical Formula Ar

Minimum Purity 99.997%

Normal Boiling Point -302 oF (-185 oC)

Liquid Cylinder Outlet CGA 295 (Liquid)

CAS Number 7440-37-1 (R)

US DOT Name Argon, Refrigerated Liquid

US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas

US DOT Class 2.2 Nonflammable Gas

Cylinder Style Volume (ft3) Pressure (psig) Part Number

Pure Industrial Gases 3 5

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a tasteless, Minimum Purity 99.5%

Cylinder Cylinder Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

Carbon Dioxide, Chemical Formula CO2

Cylinder Cylinder Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

Carbon Dioxide, Chemical Formula CO2

Shapes and Sizes

3 6 Pure Industrial Gases

Hydrogen Chemical Formula H2

Pure Industrial Gases 3 7

Nitrogen, Chemical Formula N2 3

Cylinder Style Volume (ft3) Pressure (psig) Part Number

3 8 Pure Industrial Gases

Industrial Oxygen Chemical Formula O2

Oxygen (O2) comprises 21 percent of Minimum Purity 99.5%

Cylinder Volume Pressure at 70 oF (21 oC) Part Number

Industrial Oxygen, Chemical Formula O2

Normal Boiling Point -297 oF (-183 oC)

Cylinder CGA Outlet 440 (Liquid)

CAS Number 7782-44-7 (R)

US DOT Name Oxygen, Refrigerated Liquid

US DOT Label Nonflammable Gas, Oxidizer

US DOT Class 2.2 Nonflammable Gas

Cylinder Style Volume (ft3) Pressure (psig) Part Number

Pure Industrial Gases 3 9

Propane (C3H8) is a colorless, flamma- Minimum Purity 80% - 99.0%

Propylene Chemical Formula C3H6

Propylene (C3H6) is a colorless, flamma- Minimum Purity 94.0%

Praxair Starblend Mixing System

Maintaining gas mixture integrity with

From full to empty, Praxairs Starblend

In addition to providing uniform mixing,

Argon/Oxygen CGA 580

Argon/CO2/Nitrogen CGA 580

Argon/Helium CGA 580

MSDS P-4716 (HeliStar A-75)

MSDS P-4710 (HeliStarTM CS and SS)

Praxair HeliStarTM GV blend is used for

Argon/Hydrogen CGA 350