BCYQZ - MAGNESIUM OXIDE, TECHNICAL

  • MSDS: BCYQZ
  • Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
  • Product Name: MAGNESIUM OXIDE, TECHNICAL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-104-1893
Product Identification

Product ID:MAGNESIUM OXIDE, TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-104-1893
MSDS Number: BCYQZ

Responsible Party
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Contractor
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Ingredients

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

Fraction By Weight: >96%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRT.SKN:POSS DEHYDRATE. INHL:IF
FUMES,METAL FUME FEVER POSS.INGEST:GI DIARR,CNS DEPRESS-SEESUPP

First Aid

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/COPIUS WATER 15 MIN.SKN:WASH SOAP & WATER.
INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. FUMES: GIVE ART RESP. CALL PHYSICIAN ALL
CASES IF IRRT OR SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INGEST: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATE
IF MASSIVE INGEST SUSPECTED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT AND STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. AVOID
DUST INHL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.AVOID
FREQ/PROLONGED INHL OR CONTACT W/DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MESA DUST RESPIRATOR AS CONDITIONS
WARRANT
Ventilation:NONE STATED BY MFR
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,IMPERV
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQ'D BY MFR
Supplemental Safety and Health
ENTRY PER MSDS(NOT OSHA) DTD 3JULY80. TLV=10 MG/CUM ACGIH NUISANCE
PARTICULATE. AS MGO FUMES TLV=10 MG/CUM ACGIH AND 15 MG/CUM OSHA
CEILING.EFFECTS:LOST MUSCLE REFLEX, RESP FAILURE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=3600.C, 6512.F
Spec Gravity:3.6
Solubility in Water:INSOL
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE POWDER

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACT W/PCL*5 AND CLF*3
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE STATED BY MFR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN APPROVED LANDFILL IAW LOCAL, STATE, FED
REGS.

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