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Date of Issue : Jul 2000 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE Other Names : MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Source of magnesium metal, disinfectants, fire extinguishers, fireproofing wood, magnesium oxychloride cement, refrigerating brines, ceramics, cooling drilling tools, textiles (size, dressing and filling of cotton and woolen fabrics, thread lubricant, carbonisation of wool), paper manufacture, road dust-laying compounds, floor sweeping compounds, flocculating agent, catalyst.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White crystalline flakes. Formula : Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.569 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
No information available. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May be harmful by ingestion. May cause stomach pains, vomiting or diarrhea. Eye
Causes eye irritation. Skin
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful by skin absorption. Inhaled
May be harmful by inhalation. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Can cause central nervous system depression. Target organs include kidneys and general immune system.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
Eye
In case of contact, immediatelt flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If any symptoms develop or persist seek medical attention.
Skin
In case of contact, immediately wash affected areas with soap and copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any symptoms develop or persist.
Inhaled
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing difficult, give oxygen. If any symproms develop or persist seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symtpomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral (rat) LD50: 8100 mg/kg. Oral (mouse) LD50: 7600 mg/kg.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
None established.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations low. Use mechanical exhaust ventilation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear chemical safety goggles, rubber gloves and other protective clothing. Use an NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator if airbourne concentrations exceed exposure standard.
3.4 Flammability
Not combustible. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a dry, cool and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE Hazard IRRITANT
Risk Phrases R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrases S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection in dusty conditions. Avoid raising dust.
Spilled material should be carefully wiped up or moistened with water and removed. Transfer to suitable container and hold for later disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup complete.
Disposal
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Not combustible. Will decompose when exposed to fire conditions, evolving toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride gas.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use extinguishing media suitable to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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