Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION IS A LOW HEALTH
RISK; TREAT AS NUISANCE DUST. INHALATION OF MAGNESIUM OXIDE FUMES
FROM COMBUSTION MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER. NO SPECIFIC HAZARD
KNOWN FOR EYES. PARTICLES EMBEDDED IN SKIN MAY CAUSE LESIONS
RESISTANT TO HEALING. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-FEVER, CHILLS, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND
MUSCULAR PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER. GENTLY FLUSH UPPER
LIDS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR
PERSISTS. SKIN-FLUSH WITH FLOWING WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:1175F,635C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:>1204F
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH DRY GRAPHITE, TALC, DRY SAND, G-1
POWDER, PURPLE K. DO NOT USE WATER!!
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE FOAM,CARBON TETRACHLORIDE,OR CARBON
DIOXIDE. PROTETC SKIN & EYES AGAINST FLYING PARTICLES. FIREFIGHTERS
SHOULD WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE METAL. EASILY IGNITED AND
BURNS WITH INTENSE HEAT & BRIGHT WHITE FLAME. POWDERS FORM
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR; REACTS W/WATER+ACID TO FORM H2.
Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS. NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES IN WORKING AREA.
AVOID CREATING DUST. CLEAN DRY PRODUCT MAY BE RETURNED TO DRY
CONTAINER AND SEALED AGAINST MOISTURE OR PLACE IN A SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
PLACE AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLES IN A METAL CABINET. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING.
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARDTRIDGE.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:FIRE RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE FIRE RESISTANT CLOTHING
WHEN EXPOSING MAGNESIUM TO TEMPERATURES HIGHER THAN 950F.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 57020 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0420-95-PB075.
HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2030F,1110C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F,650C
Vapor Pres:1 MM HG
Spec Gravity:1.74
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-GRAY METAL RIBBON/CHIPS/TURNINGS; NO
ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER+ACIDS, ACIDS, CHLORINE, BROMINE, IODINE, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE, HEAT, SPRAKS,
AND FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN WHEN EXPOSED TO WATER+ACID.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. NOT APPLICABLE.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR IN AN
APPROVED CHEMCIAL LANDFILL OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE
DISPOSAL SERVICE. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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