MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Issued: 14/10/2003
CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS GOODS (CLASS 5.1) UNDER AUSTRALIAN WORKSAFE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product trade name: MAGNISAL SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Chemical name: Magnesium nitrate, 6-hydrate Fire hazard - Magnisal is a moderate oxidizer.
Chemical family: Magnesium nitrate Fire fighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing
CAS No.: 13446-18-9 apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode. Move containers from
U.N. No: 1474 fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Formula: Mg(NO3)2鈥?6H2O Avoid contact with organic matter and oxidizable materials.
Common Synonyms: Magnesium (II) Nitrate; Nitric Acid, Flash point: N/A
Magnesium Salt. Extinguishing media: Use water
Hazard rating: Explosion hazard: The material is insensitive to impact.
Health: Moderate
Flammability: None
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
Reactivity: Moderate
Stability: Stable in normal use and storage
Components:
Incompatibility: With oxidizable materials, such as organic
Magnesium nitrate, 6-hydrate
compounds and reducing agents.
Hazard decomposition byproducts: Nitrous and nitric oxides.
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Hazard polymerization: None
None Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with organic and oxidizable
material, and avoid heat.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Formula weight: 256 SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full飥? protective clothing.
Appearance: White flakes
Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled materials. With clean shovel,
Decomposition temp.: 330掳C
carefully place material into clean, dry container and cover: remove from area. Flush
Melting point: 89掳C
spilled area with water.
0.7 gr/cm3
Bulk density:
Boiling point: N/A
Vapor pressure (mm Hg): N/A SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Evaporation rate: N/A Ventilation- Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep fume and dust
pH (1% sol. In water): 5.5-6.5 levels as low as possible.
Respiratory protection - None required where adequate ventilation conditions exist. If飥? air
SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION borne 飥燾oncentration is high, use an appropriate飥? respirator or
dust musk.
Effects of Exposure (Systems) Eye/skin protection - Safety glasses with side shields, uniform, proper gloves are
Acute systemic: Ingestion - Moderate recommended.
Inhalation - Moderate
Acute local: Unknown SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Chronic local: Unknown Precautions to be taken in handling and storing
Chronic systems: Ingestion - Moderate - Store in a dry place. Wooden floor is not acceptable.
Inhalation - Moderate - Do not store with flammable and other oxidizable substances.
International (I.M.O):
Toxicology - Large amounts taken by mouth may have serious or Proper shipping name: Magnesium nitrate Hexahydrate
even fatal effects. The symptoms are dizziness, abdominal Hazard class: CLASS 5.1, UN No 1474 , Label Oxidising Agent.
cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, convulsions, and
collapse. Small repeated doses might lead to weakness, general 24 hours emergency number:
depression, headache and mental impairment. Australian Agents
MULTIFERT AGENCIES
Emergency and first aid procedures: P.O. BOX 687
Eyes: Flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes WERRIBEE VIC. AUST 3030
If irritation persists, consult a physician. Tel (03) 9742 5888 or
Skin: Wash with mild soap and water. Mobile (0412) 396 763
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Dr. Shalom Manor
Induce vomiting. Haifa Chemicals Ltd.
P.O.Box 10809 Haifa Bay, Israel
Tel: 972-4-8469611
The information herein is supplied in
good faith, but no warranty, explicit
or implied is made.
Haifa Chemi cals Ltd.
P.O. Box 10809, Haifa Bay 26120, Israel.
Tel: 972-4-8469616 Fax: 972-4-8469953
E-mail: specialty@haifachem.co.il
www.haifachem.com
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