MSDS Name: Magnesium, turnings and ribbons
Catalog Numbers: AC191080000, AC191080025, AC191085000, S72223D, S72233D, S75532, S75551, S755511, S755512, M11-500, M8-1OZ, NC9208987, NC9739979, NC9830674, NC9925681, XXAC19108-285K, XXM1140KG, XXM11ET40KG
Synonyms: Magnesium metal (ribbons/turnings)
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: The use of calcium gluconate as antidotal treatment for magnesium over dose should be determined only by qualified medical personnel (Medical Toxicology, 1988).
Antidote: The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Flammable solid. May react with acids or moisture to form explosive hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media: Use approved class D extinguishing agents or smother with dry sand, clay, or sodium bicarbonate. Do NOT use water, carbon dioxide, or foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: 883 deg F ( 472.78 deg C)
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Place under an inert atmosphere.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Store protected from air. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Water free area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Magnesium	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Magnesium: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles and face shield.
Skin: Wear impervious gloves.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: silver white
Odor: none reported
pH: >7 (water solution)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Negligible.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2025 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:1202 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.74
Molecular Formula:Mg
Molecular Weight:24.3

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Air sensitive. Reacts with water.
Conditions to Avoid: Ignition sources, exposure to air, contact with water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, chlorinated solvents, halogens.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of magnesium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 7439-95-4: FW6475100
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7439-95-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information avialable.
Physical: No information available.
Other: None.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	MAGNESIUM				MAGNESIUM POWDER
Hazard Class:	4.1				4.3(4.2)
UN Number:	UN1869				UN1418
Packing Group:	III				III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 7439-95-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7439-95-4: acute, flammable, reactive.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7439-95-4 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.

Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 43A In case of fire, use dry chemical (never use
water).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7439-95-4: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7439-95-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of B4.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #5 Date: 9/09/2004

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