=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:MAGNESIUM EXT GENERAL AZ COMMERCIAL, 51493
NIIN:00F005537
MSDS Number: BBSRX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A./MIDLAND, MI 48674
Emergency Phone Num:(517) 636-4400
CAGE:96717
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 2.8%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Name:ZINC  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 0.9%
OSHA PEL:10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.15%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: MECH INJURY AS FROM ANY FOREIGN BODY.
    INHALE: IF DUST IS GENERATED, IT MAY BE A NUISANCE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:NONE				      _

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MELTING FLUX, DRY SAND, METAL EXTINGUISHING POWDER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE OF WATER ON MOLTEN MAGNESIUM WILL
    PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS & MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION/IGNITE/BURN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN OFF AND USE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRACTICE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING
    MAGNESIUM ALLOY PRODUCT FORMS TO AVOID PRODUCT DAMAGE/PERNAL
    INJURY. STORE PRODUCT IN DRY LOCATION.
Other Precautions:WET, MOIST OR HIGH HUMIDITY STORAGE CONDITIONS WILL
    LEAD TO CORROSION OF THE PRODUCT. STORE AWAY FROM OTHER
    COMBUSTIBLES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED
Eye Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY
Other Protective Equipment:FIRE-RESISTANT CLOTHING/GLOVES DESIRABLE
    AROUND MELTING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 06/19/80

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:1.77
Appearance and Odor:SILVER SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER AND ACIDS TO RELEASE HYDROGEN.

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