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1 Identification of substance:
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Product name:
Magnesium turnings
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Stock number:
131112
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Manufacturer/Supplier:
NILE CHEMICALS
Phone: 91 22 56313162
Email: nilechem@vsnl.net
Web Site: www.nilechemicals.com
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2 Composition/Data on components:
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Chemical
characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Magnesium (CAS# 7439-95-4), 100%
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Identification
number(s):
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EINECS Number:
231-104-6
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EU Number:
012-002-00-9
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3 Hazards identification
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Hazard
description:
F flammable
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Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 11 Flammable.
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
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Classification
system
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HMIS ratings
(scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 0
Flammability = 2
Reactivity = 1
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4 First aid measures
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After
inhalation:Supply
fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient
warm.Seek immediate medical advice.
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After skin
contact
:Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek
immediate medical advice.
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After eye
contact:Rinse
opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
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After
swallowing
Seek immediate medical advice.
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5 Fire fighting measures
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Suitable
extinguishing agents
Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
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For safety
reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
Water
Carbon dioxide
Halogenated extinguisher
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Special hazards
caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
Contact with water releases hydrogen (explosive).
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Protective
equipment:Wear
self-contained respirator.Wear fully protective impervious suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related
safety precautions:Wear
protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate
ventilation.Keep away from ignition sources
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Measures for
environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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Measures for
cleaning/collecting:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents Keep away from
ignition sources.
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Additional
information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7 Handling and storage
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Handling
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Information for
safe handling:
Handle under dry argon.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
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Information
about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
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Storage
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Requirements to
be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store in a cool location.
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Information
about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from water/moisture.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
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Further
information about storage conditions:
Store under dry inert gas.
Protect from humidity and water.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional
information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
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Additional
information:
No data
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Personal
protective equipment
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General
protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
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Breathing
equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
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Protection of
hands:
Impervious gloves
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Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Full face protection
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Body
protection:
Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
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General
Information
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Form:
Turnings
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Color:
Silver-colored
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Odor:
Odorless
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in
condition
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Melting
point/Melting range:
650 ° C
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Boiling
point/Boiling range:
1107 ° C
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Sublimation
temperature / start:
Not determined
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Flash point:
Not applicable
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Flammability
(solid, gaseous)
Highly flammable.
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
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Ignition
temperature:
Not determined
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Decomposition
temperature:
Not determined
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Explosion
limits:
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Lower:
Not determined
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Upper:
Not determined
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Vapor pressure:
at 621 ° C 1.33 hPa
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Density:
at 20 ° C 1.74 g/cm³
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Solubility in /
Miscibility with
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Water:
Reacts
Not determined
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10 Stability and reactivity
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Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
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Materials to be
avoided:
Water/moisture
Oxidizing agents
Halocarbons
Halogens
Acid chlorides
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Dangerous
reactions
Contact with water releases flammable gases
Exothermic reaction with water
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Dangerous
products of decomposition:
Hydrogen
Metal oxide fume
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11 Toxicological information
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Acute toxicity:
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Primary
irritant effect:
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on the skin:
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
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on the eye:
Irritating effect.
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Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
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Subacute to
chronic toxicity:
Inhalation of magnesium compounds may cause metal fume fever. Metallic
magnesium which perforates the skin may cause local lesions. Some
magnesium salts have produced muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias,
respiratory effects and changes in blood chemistry following ingestion.
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Additional
toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
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12 Ecological information:
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General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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13 Disposal considerations
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Product:
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Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
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Uncleaned
packagings:
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Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
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DOT
regulations:
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Hazard class:
4.1
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Identification
number:
UN1869
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Packing group:
III
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Proper shipping
name (technical name):
Magnesium
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Land transport
ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
4.1 Flammable solids
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Item:
13c
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Danger code (Kemler):
40
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UN-Number:
1869
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Description of
goods:
Magnesium
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Maritime
transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class:
4.1
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UN Number:
1869
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Packaging
group:
III
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Proper shipping
name:
Magnesium
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Air transport
ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA
Class:
4.1
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UN/ID Number:
1869
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Packaging
group:
III
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Proper shipping
name:
Magnesium
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15 Regulations
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Product related
hazard informations:
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Hazard symbols:
F flammable
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Risk phrases:
11 Highly flammable.
15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
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Safety phrases:
7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
43 In case of fire, use powdered extinguishing agent. Never use water.
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National
regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
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Information
about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
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16 Other information:
Employers
should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of
this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of
employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of
the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in
combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of
the user.
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