BBCTV - MAGNESIUM POWDER
- MSDS: BBCTV
- Manufacturer: HART METALS INC
- Product Name: MAGNESIUM POWDER
- National Stock Number: 6810-00D000490
Product Identification
Product ID:MAGNESIUM POWDER
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000490
MSDS Number: BBCTV
Responsible Party
TAMAQUA, PA 18252-9764
US
Cage: DO997
Contractor
Telephone: 717-668-0001
Cage: DO997
Ingredients
MAGNESIUM
CAS: 7439-95-4
RTECS: OM2100000
Fraction By Weight: >98%
UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
Fraction By Weight: <2.0%
ACGIH TLV: NOT SPECIFIED
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION;INHAL:METAL FUME
FEVER,CHILLS,NAUSEA,VOMITING/MUSCULAR PAIN;INGEST:NO PROBLEM
First Aid
First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:DRY SAND,TALC,DRY GRAPHITE MELTING FLUX OR GL OR
METAL-X PWD
Fire Fighting Procedures:APPLY DRY AGENTS CAREFULLY-AVOID DUSTING OF
POWDER(SEE SUPPL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE WATER ONMAGNESIUM FIRES.WATER
PRODUCES HYDROGEN GAS & MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID DUSTING.USE NON SPARKING TOOLS.CLEAN DRY
PRODUCT MAY BE PLACED IN CLEAN DRUMS & SEALED.WET OR CONTAMINATED
MATERIAL SHOULD BE PLACED IN VENTED CONTAINERS & MOVE TO REMOTE
AREA FOR DISPOSAL BY BU RIAL OR BURNING.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY,GROUND ALL HANDLING &
TRANSFERRING OPERATIONS.AVOID DUSTING OF POWDER.STORE IN
D.O.T.APPROVED CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER SEALED & DRY.NO SMOKING OR OPEN
FLAME.AVOID BREATHING DUST IF GENERATED.CONSTANT CLEAN UP & GOOD
HOUSE KEEPING.STORE IN A COOL AREA.DANGEROUS WHEN WET.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE STANDARD DUST MASK IF DUST IS PRESENT
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN,NON-STATIC,TIGHTLY WOVEN SMOOTH
FABRICS BE WORN,S.SHOE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED:1985-08-27;ITEM IS TYPE III OF SPEC:MIL-M-382;SPECIAL FIRE
FIGHTING;EVEN SMALL DUST CLOUDS MAY EXPLODE.
Chemical Properties
HCC:R1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2030F/1110C
Spec Gravity:1.74
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER GRAY METALLIC POWDER OR GRANULAR,NO ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER & ACID-REACTS WITH WATER OR ACID TO FORM HYDROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:KEEP POWDER AWAY FROM OPEN
FLAME,GROUND ALL HANDLING EQUIP.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSA OF ACCORDANCE TO LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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