Product ID:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (5958)
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0411
MSDS Number: BDKPY

Emergency Phone: (606) 987-7000

Cage: 37940

Telephone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 37940

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE,HEXAHYDRATE (CAS #7791-18-6)

CAS: 7791-18-6

RTECS: OM2975000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Effects of Overexposure:MAY IRRATE SKIN & EYES.INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES
ACTS AS LAXATIVE.

First Aid:EYE/SKIN CONTACT-FLUSH WELL WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
CONTACT PHYSICIAN.IF INGESTED-CALL PHYSICIAN.ADVISE AS TO ESTIMATED
AMOUNT OF MATERIAL INGESTED.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIBERATES CHLORINE ON THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN A CONTAINER SUITABLE FOR
SHIPMENT TO A DISPOSAL AREA.RESIDUES MAY BE NEUTRALIZED WITH SODA
ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. MAINTAIN
STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT OR COVERALLS EYE WASH STATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE-11/25/80.LD50=8100 MG/KG ORAL-RAT.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.56
Solubility in Water:167GM/100CC
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS FLAKES OR CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS WILL RELEASE CHLORINE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LIBERATES CHLORINE UPON THREMAL
DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS TO COMPLY WITH ALL
LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS,OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED
DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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