**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 13446-18-9 |Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate | >98 | unlisted |
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Hazard Symbols: O
Risk Phrases: 8
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Hygroscopic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause moderate eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause moderate skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis, convulsions, and
death.
Excessive amounts of magnesium may cause central nervous system
depression, respiratory paralysis, and cardiac arrest.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause
methemoglobinemia, cyanosis, convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea, and
death. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Repeated exposure may cause kidney damage and digestive tract
abnormalities.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote:
The use of Calcium disodium EDTA as a chelating agent should be
determined by qualified medical personnel.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Oxidizer. Greatly increases the burning rate of
combustible materials.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 330 deg C ( 626.00 deg F)
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid
contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when
necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 330 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 89 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: 330 deg C
Solubility: IN WATER: 420 G/L (20??C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.6360g/cm3
Molecular Formula: MgN2O6.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 256.40
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, combustible materials, reducing agents.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers and reducing agents. Substance undergoes violent
decomposition when in contact with dimethyl formamide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, oxides of magnesium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 13446-18-9: OM3756000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13446-18-9: Oral, rat: LD50 = 5440 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
For further information, contact Fisher Scientific.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
CDG/CPL
IMO
Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1474
Packing Group: III
IATA
Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1474
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Dangerous Goods Code: 5.1(22C)
UN Number: 1474
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: UN1474
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O
Risk Phrases:
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13446-18-9: 1
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
CAS# 13446-18-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 13446-18-9 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and
exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR270.3(u)(2)).
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