Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MECHANICAL INJURY; INHAL:DUST/FUME CAUSE
NUISANCE; INGESTION/SKIN:NO EFFECTS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. KEEP WARM AND QUIET
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MELTING FLUX,DRY SAND,META EXTNGSHR
POWDER(GI,MET-L-X,ETC)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE OF WATER ON MOLTEN MAGNESIUM WILL
PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS & MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION
Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. COLLECT &
CONTAIN IN A BOX/CONTAINER. REUSE IF POSSIBLE OR SEND FOR
RECLAMATION PLANT IF CONTAMINATED WITH HEAVY OILS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:NOT KNOWN
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.82
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER SOLID. ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF BE, MG, MN & AL ON HIGH TEMP
(>830F)
Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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