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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MagnaBrite 27% Liquid
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: MagnaBrite鈩? 27% Liquid
Product description: Magnesium sulfate, water solution
Manufacturer: PQ Corporation
P. O. Box 840
Valley Forge, PA 19482 USA
Telephone: 610-651-4200
In case of emergency call: 610-651-4200
For transportation emergency
Call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical and Common Name CAS Registry Wt. % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Number
Water 7732-18-5 73% Not Established Not Established
Sulfuric acid, magnesium salt; 7487-88-9 27% Not Established Not Established
Magnesium sulfate
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Colorless, transparent, odorless liquid. Noncombustible. At
very high temperatures, magnesium oxide, sulfur dioxide, and
sulfur trioxide may be generated. May cause mild eye irritation.
Eye contact: Causes mild irritation to the eyes.
Skin contact: No known adverse effects.
Inhalation: Causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
Ingestion: Causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
Chronic hazards: No known chronic hazards. Not listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA
as a carcinogen.
Physical hazards: Spilled material can be slippery.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes out with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Not applicable.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a
physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable limits: This material is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media: This material is compatible with all extinguishing media.
Hazards to fire-fighters: See Section 3 for information on hazards when this material
is present in the area of a fire.
Fire-fighting equipment: The following protective equipment for fire fighters is
recommended when this material is present in the area of a
fire: chemical goggles, body-covering protective clothing,
self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal protection: Wear chemical goggles, See section 8.
Environmental Hazards: Sinks and mixes with water. No adverse effects known. Not a listed toxic
chemical under SARA Title III, 搂313 40 CFR Part 372. Not a CERCLA
Hazardous Substance under 40 CFR Part 302.
Small spill cleanup: Mop up discharged material. Flush residue with water. Observe
environmental regulations.
Large spill cleanup: Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Do
not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do so
without risk. Prevent runoff from entering into storm sewers and ditches
which lead to natural waterways. Isolate, dike and store discharged
material, if possible. Use sand or earth to contain spilled material. If
containment is impossible, flush with large quantities of water.
CERCLA RQ: There is no CERCLA Reportable Quantity for this material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid breathing mist. Promptly clean up pills.
Storage: Keep containers closed. Recommended storage temperature 50潞-120潞F.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Use with adequate ventilation. Safety shower and eyewash fountain
should be within direct access.
Respiratory protection: Use a NIOSH-approved dust and mist respirator where mist occurs.
Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 C.F.R. 搂1910.134)
Skin protection: Wear gloves if irritation occurs.
Eye protection: Wear chemical goggles.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Transparent liquid.
Color: Colorless.
Odor: Odorless.
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pH: Approximately 8.5
1.32 g/cm3 at 20潞 C
Specific gravity:
Solubility in water: Miscible.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: This material is stable under all conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to avoid: None.
Materials to avoid: Metal hydrides and other water reactive materials.
Hazardous decomposition
products: At very high temperatures, magnesium oxide, sulfur dioxide, and sulfur
trioxide may be generated.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Data: When tested for primary irritation potential, a similar material caused
mild eye irritation. RTECS reports the following data for magnesium
sulfate:
Oral TDLo= 428 mg/kg in man 351 mg/kg in women
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eco toxicity: Data not available.
Environmental Fate: This material is not persistent in aquatic systems and does not contribute
to BOD. It does not bioconcentrate up the food chain.
Physical/Chemical: Sinks and mixes with water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Classification: Disposed material is not a RCRA hazardous waste.
Disposal Method: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT UN Status: This material is not regulated hazardous material for transportation.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: No CERCLA Reportable Quantity has been established for this material.
SARA TITLE III: Not an Extremely Hazardous Substance under 搂302. Not a Toxic
Chemical under 搂313. Hazard Categories under 搂搂311/312: Acute
TSCA: All ingredients of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by: John G. Blumberg
Supersedes revision of: 05/10/05
THE INFORMATION ON THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND IT IS THE BEST
INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO PQ CORPORATION THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED ONLY AS A GUIDE TO THE
APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING A CHEMICAL BY A PERSON TRAINED IN CHEMICAL HANDLING.
PQ CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO SUCH INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH IT RELATES, AND WE ASSUME
NO LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS SAFETY DATA
SHEET RELATES. USERS AND HANDLERS OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN INVESTIGATIONS TO
DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES.
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