Magnesium Hydroxide
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Magnesium Hydroxide MSDS
Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and
Company Identification
Product Name: Magnesium hydroxide
CAS#: 1309-42-8
Chemical Name: Not available
Chemical Formula: Mg(OH)2
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition
Name: Magnesium hydroxide
CAS #: 1309-42-8
% by Weight: 100
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Magnesium hydroxide is slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation. This material is not flammable and does not support combustion.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
Carcinogenic Effects: Not available.
Mutagenic Effects: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects: Not available.
Developmental Toxicity: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15
minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be
used.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and
thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean
folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek
immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable. This product does
not present fire or explosion hazards as supplied.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not
available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste
disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
surface and dispose of according to legal
requirements.
Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to
drain.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions: No specific safety phrase has been found applicable for this
product.
Storage: No specific storage is required. Store in dry, protected
storage in closed and sealed containers.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist,
use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to
use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained
breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance:
Magnesium hydroxide is solid.
Odor: Not available.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 58.32 g/mole
Color: Not available.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Decomposes.
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 2.36 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Solubility: Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
Magnesium hydroxide is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Not available.
Incompatibility with various substances: Not available.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Polymerization: No.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Not available.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However,
long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are
as toxic as the original product.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: To be disposed as per legal requirement.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification: Not applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
US
Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Magnesium hydroxide
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
This product is not classified according
to the EU regulations.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 1; Fire Hazard: 0; Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator.
Safety glasses.
Section 16: Other Information
Disclaimer:
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Our company provides this Magnesium Hydroxide MSDS information
sheet contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This Magnesium Hydroxide MSDS sheet
is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the
material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals
receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in
determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. ******************************
Magnesium Hydroxide
Manufacturers:
MUBYCHEM GROUP
CHINCHBUNDER, MUMBAI 400009, INDIA
TEL: (OFFICE)
91-22-23774610, 91-22- 23723564. 91-22-23728264
e-mail: info@mubychem.com
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