FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 468.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001
Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification
Magnesium
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 鈥? Composition, Information on Ingredients
Magnesium
CAS#: 7439-95-4
Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Silvery-white, odorless, metal, turnings or ribbon.
Health-0
Flammable solid.
Flammability-2
Substance not considered hazardous. However, not all health aspects of this substance have been
Reactivity-2
thoroughly investigated.
Exposure-0
Storage-2
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Rinse out mouth, give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable solid. NFPA CODE
Water reactive metal; avoid contact with acids or water. H-0
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use Class D, Met-L-X, or dry sand as a fire extinguisher. Avoid water F-1
contact, violent reaction with water. Firefighters should wear PPE and SCBA with full facepiece R-1
operating in positive mode.
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and water. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and
dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #1. Store with metals and metal hydrides.
Store in a Flinn Saf-Stor can.
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Magnesium
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 468.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Silvery-white, odorless, metal, granular, turnings or ribbon. Specific Gravity: 1.74
Solubility: Insoluble in water. Soluble in acids. Melting Point: 651 C
Formula: Mg
Formula Weight: 24.31
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Avoid contact with acids, acid chlorides, strong oxidizers, halogens, chlorinated solvents.
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored safely.
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: N.A.
Acute effects: Irritating dust.
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.
Chronic effects: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.
Section 14 鈥? Transport Information
Shipping Name: Magnesium
Hazard Class: 4.1, Flammable solid
UN Number: UN1869
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-104-6), RCRA code D001.
Section 16 鈥? Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
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