MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1.      Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company





Product Name:                   Magnesium Sulphate monohydrate

Product Description:            Monohydrate Sulphuric Acid Magnesium Salt

Synonyms:                       Magnesium Sulfate monohydrate





Company Identification:         SPL International

                                6 Prenton Way

                                North Cheshire Trading Estate

                                Prenton

                                Wirral

                                Chesire

                                CH43 3DU

                                United Kingdom

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                                Tel: +44 (0) 151 609 0077

                                Fax: +44 (0) 151 609 0088







2.      Composition/Information on substance





Chemical Composition:           Magnesium Sulphate monohydrate (99-100%)

Chemical Formula:               MgSO4·H2O

CAS No.:                        14168-73-1

EINECS No.:                     213-298-2

Classification:                 Non-hazardous

Risk Phrases:                   Not applicable

Safety Phrases:                 Not applicable





3.      Hazard Identification





Inhalation:                     No observable effects.

Ingestion:                      Acts as a laxative, ingestion of sufficient quantities may lead to thirst,

                                hypotension and respiratory depression.

Eye Contact:                    Irritation may occur.

Skin Contact:                   No observable effects.





4.      First Aid Measures





Inhalation:                     Remove from exposure to well ventilated area.

Ingestion:                      Rinse mouth thoroughly with plenty of water. Drink plenty of water,

                                seek medical advice if necessary.

Eye Contact:                    Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If irritation persists

                                seek medical attention.

Skin Contact:                   Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Wash affected

                                skin with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.





5.      Fire Fighting Measures

Fire extinguishing media:         Use extinguishers suitable to cause of fire.





Special fire fighting procedures: Formation of toxic and corrosive combustible gases (nitrogen oxides,

                                  hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide) possible. Consider dust

                                  explosion.





6.       Accidental Release Measures





Personal Precautions:             Wear suitable protective clothing (see section 8).

Environmental Precautions:        Avoid creating dusts.

Methods for Cleaning:             Vacuum or sweep up and place into approved containers for later

                                  disposal.





7.       Handling & Storage





Handling:                         Avoid breathing dust. Prevent contact with eyes. Wear suitable

                                  protective clothing (see section 8).

Storage:                          Store under cool dry conditions.





8.       Exposure Controls/Personal Protection





Exposure Limits:                  Not known





Personal Protection:

Respiratory Protection:           Approved NIOSH/MSHA dust respirator.

Hand Protection:                  Rubber or plastic gloves.

Eye Protection:                   Safety glasses/goggles.

Skin Protection:                  Overalls.





9.       Physical & Chemical Properties





Appearance:                       White powder.

Odour:                            Almost odourless.

Flammability:                     Non-flammable.





10.      Stability & Reactivity





Stability:                        Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.

Conditions to Avoid:              High temperatures, moisture.

Materials to Avoid:               Oxidising agents.

Hazardous Decomp. Products:       Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, Sulphur Oxides.





11.      Toxicological Information



Effects on exposure:              Low oral toxicity. Acts as a laxative, ingestion of sufficient quantities

                                  may lead to thirst, hypotension and respiratory depression. Irritation

                                  may occur upon contact with eyes.

Human Oral LDLO (mg/kg):          482

Rat Oral LD50 (mg/kg):            5000

Carcinogenicity:                  No evidence of carcinogenic properties.

Mutagenicity:                     No evidence of mutagenic effects.

Reproductive Effects:             None identified.





12.     Ecological Information





Persistence and degradability:    Not biodegradable.

Ecotoxicity:                      No information available. Ecotoxicity believed to be low.





13.     Disposal Consideration





Dispose of contaminated product and material used in cleaning up spills or leaks in a manner approved

for this material. Review national and local government requirements prior to disposal.





14.     Transport Information





This material is not dangerous goods according to international regulations for transport.





15.     Regulatory Information





No labelling is required for this material by the Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for supply)

(Amendment) Regulations 1998 (CHIP 98) and corresponding EC directives.





16.     Other Information

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SPL International has compiled the information contained in this data sheet to the best of its

own knowledge and of available reliable data.

Since the use of our products is beyond our control, no warranty, guarantee or liability arising

from the use of this information or the products to which the information refers is expressed or

implied.