BDKQC - MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE, CRYSTAL

  • MSDS: BDKQC
  • Manufacturer: J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE, CRYSTAL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-227-0411
Product Identification

Product ID:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE, CRYSTAL
MSDS Date:10/12/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0411
MSDS Number: BDKQC

Responsible Party
J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

Ingredients

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE

CAS: 7791-18-6

RTECS: OM2975000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 8100 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE:IRRITATION, SKIN:IRRITATION,
INHALATION:IRRITATION TO NOSE, THROAT, LUNG,
INGESTION:IRRITATION.CHRONIC-NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION, SKIN:IRRITATION,
INHALATION:IRRITATION TO THROAT, NOSE, & LUNG, INGESTION:MAY CAUSE
GASTROINTESTINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTION:IF SWALLOWED & THE PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHALATION:IF ONE
BREATHES IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR.GET
MED ICAL ATTENTION.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH
WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHLORINE AND
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR
INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST.IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED.LD50=8100 MG/KG-ORAL-RAT.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:244F,118C
Spec Gravity:1.56
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS FLAKES OR CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND MOST COMMON METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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