J T BAKER CHEMICAL -- MAGNESIUM, TURNINGS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NSN: 681000D005391
Manufacturer's CAGE: 70829
Part No. Indicator: A
Part Number/Trade Name: MAGNESIUM, TURNINGS
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General Information
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Company's Name: J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Company's Street: 222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Company's City: PHILLPSBURG
Company's State: NJ
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 08865
Company's Emerg Ph #: 201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
Company's Info Ph #: 800-JTBAKER
Distributor/Vendor # 1: CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 59896
Record No. For Safety Entry: 001
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 001
Status: SE
Date MSDS Prepared: 08APR95
Safety Data Review Date: 28AUG96
Supply Item Manager: CX
MSDS Serial Number: BZZBW
Hazard Characteristic Code: F7
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Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: MAGNESIUM
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
Percent: 99-100
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: OM2100000
CAS Number: 7439-95-4
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: SILVER METALLIC SHAVINGS. SOLID.
Melting Point: 1202F,650C
Specific Gravity: 1.74
Solubility In Water: DECOMPOSES
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 0
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Extinguishing Media: SMOTHER WITH DRY SODA ASH. NEVER USE WATER OR
CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER PRODUCING HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE VAPORS. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR
EXPLOSION. WHEN HEATED IN AIR, MAGNESIUM IGNITES.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Cond To Avoid (Stability): MOISTURE, HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, WATER,
HALOGENS, CYANIDES.
Hazardous Decomp Products: HYDROGEN, MAGNESIUM OXIDES FUMES.
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Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT APPLICABLE
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Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: TLV: 10 MG/M3
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: INHALATION- IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES,
LEUKOCYTOSIS. SKIN- MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. EYES- MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY.
INGESTION- INGESTION IS UNLIKELY DUE TO PHYSICAL STATE. INGESTION OF LARGE
AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, EVEN DEATH.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: INHALATION- TIGHTNESS AND PAIN IN CHEST,
COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING. TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, EYES.
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: INGESTION- INDUCE VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF
DUST ARE INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL. INHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR IF DUST INHALATION EFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN- WASH OFF
DUST IN FLOWING WATER OR SHOWER. EYES- IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT
USE WATER.
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED STRIPE. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY FROM WATER OR LOCATIONS WHERE WATER
MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE.
Other Precautions: STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES
OF HEAT, FLAME, OR IGNITION. STORE AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLES IN METAL
CABINET.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED CAPACITY OF RESPIRATOR, A SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation: USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves: PROTECTIVE GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Eye Protection: FACE SHIELD SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
MATERIAL.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS; PROTECT CONTAINERS
AGAINST PHYSICIAL DAMAGE. WET, MOIST OR HIGH HUMIDITY STORAGE CONDITIONS
WILL LEAD TO CORROSION OF THE PRODUCT. PRACTICE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING
THIS PRODUCT.
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Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date: 96241
DOT PSN Code: IOP
DOT Proper Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM OR MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
DOT Class: 4.1
DOT ID Number: UN1869
DOT Pack Group: III
DOT Label: FLAMMABLE SOLID
IMO PSN Code: JCT
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IMO Proper Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM
IMO Regulations Page Number: 4153
IMO UN Number: 1869
IMO UN Class: 4.1
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -
IATA PSN Code: PJK
IATA UN ID Number: 1869
IATA Proper Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
IATA UN Class: 4.1
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE SOLID
AFI PSN Code: PJK
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM OR MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
AFI Class: 4.1
AFI ID Number: UN1869
AFI Pack Group: III
AFI Special Prov: A1
AFI Basic Pac Ref: A8.4
MMAC Code: NO
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Disposal Data
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Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Technical Review Date: 28AUG96
Label Status: F
Common Name: MAGNESIUM, TURNINGS
Chronic Hazard: YES
Signal Word: DANGER!
Acute Health Hazard-Slight: X
Contact Hazard-Slight: X
Fire Hazard-Moderate: X
Reactivity Hazard-Severe: X
Special Hazard Precautions: DANGER! FLAMMABLE SOLID. WATER RECTIVE......
STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED STRIPE. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY
FROM WATER OR LOCATIONS WHERE WATER MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. IN CASE
INGESTION- INDUCE VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST ARE INGESTED. CONSULT
MEDICAL PERSONNEL. INHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF DUST INHALATION
EFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN- WASH OFF DUST IN FLOWING WATER OR
SHOWER. EYES- IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
Protect Eye: Y
Protect Skin: Y
Protect Respiratory: Y
Label Name: J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Label Street: 222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Label City: PHILLPSBURG
Label State: NJ
Label Zip Code: 08865
Label Country: US
Label Emergency Number: 201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
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