Product ID:EZ33A
MSDS Date:05/16/1986
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-315-1846
MSDS Number: BVQFK

MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON

R. D. 2
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
US

Emergency Phone: 201-782-5800

Info Phone: 201-782-5800

Cage: MAGNE

U. S. ALLOYS CO (510-939-9377)

Cage: USALL

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: 94%

ZIRCONIUM

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

Fraction By Weight: 0.6%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9394

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 2.5%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

RARE EARTHS

Fraction By Weight: 2.9%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES-DUST OR FUMES MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. SKIN-PARTICLES OF MAGNESIUM ALLOYS WHICH PERFORATE THE
SKIN OR GAIN ENTRY THROUGH CUTS AND SCRATCHES MAY PRODUCE A SEVERE
LOCAL LESION CHARACTERIZED BY THE EVO LUTION OF GAS AND ACUTE
INFLAMMATORY REACTION, FREQUENTLY WITH NECROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-DUST OR FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO THE NOSE AND THROAT; LEAVE A METALLIC TATSE; RESULT IN METAL
FUME FEVER; OR PRODUCE FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SKIN-FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION IS
PRESENT, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, OXYGEN
OR CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION IF NEEDED. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION-SEEK MEDICAL AID.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY SAND OR DRY EARTH. NEVER USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS INVOLVED
IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR ACIDS MAY
REACT LIBERATING HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. EXPLOSION HAZARD
EXIST IN THE FORM OF DUST, WHEN EXPOSED TO FLAMES.

Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO DUST OR
FUME.
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED, TO KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
LIMITS INDICATED.
Protective Gloves:SUITABLE TO AVOID SKIN ABRASION.
Eye Protection:WEAR FULL FACILA PROTECTION.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHES, COVERALLS OR LEATHER APRON, AS
REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2000F,1093C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1200F,649C
Spec Gravity:1.7
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER/GREY SOLID, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER AND ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH WATER AND ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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