BWQSC - MAGNESIUM SULFATE, 6046

  • MSDS: BWQSC
  • Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT
  • Product Name: MAGNESIUM SULFATE, 6046
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N057477
Product Identification

Product ID:MAGNESIUM SULFATE, 6046
MSDS Date:11/07/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N057477
MSDS Number: BWQSC

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT
16305 SWINGLEY RIDGE DR
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: ZA916

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
M MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043 US

Telephone: 314-770-7800

Cage: ZA916

Ingredients

MAGNESIUM (II), SULFATE, HEPTAHYDRATE; (HYDRATED)

CAS: 10034-99-8

RTECS: OM4508000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


1); (ANHYDROUS)

CAS: 7487-88-9

RTECS: OM4500000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:DUST MAY BE SLIGHTLY
IRRITATING. SORE THROAT OR COUGHING MAY OCCUR. INGEST:ABDOMINAL
PAIN, VOMITING & DIARRHEA MAY OCCUR. SKIN CONTACT:MAY CAUSE MINOR
IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT:MAY CAUSE RED NESS & PAIN. CHRONIC:NO
INFORMATION FOUND. MUTATION REFERENCES & ANIMAL REPRODUCTIVE
EFFECTS CITED FOR ANHYDROUS SALT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATTN FOR ANY BREATHING
DIFFICULTY. INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO
DILUTE. IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
SKIN:REMOVE ANY CONT AMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MED ATTN.
EYE:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. IF IRRIT DEVELOPS,
GET MED ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD RESP PROT FROM DUST. SPILLS:SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR
RECLAMATION OR DISP. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. TRACE RESIDUE MAY BE
FLUSHED TO SEWER W/LG AMTS OF W ATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WARNING - MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST
IS APPARENT, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE
WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:IN GEN, DILUTION VENT IS SATIS HLTH HAZ CONTROL FOR THIS
SUBSTANCE. HOWEVER, IF CNDTNS OF USE CREATE DISCOMFORT (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLTHG. MAINTAIN EYE
WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
W/THIS MATERIAL. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:482F,250C (LOSES WATER). VENT:TO WORKER, A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.

Chemical Properties

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:2055F,1124C
Spec Gravity:1.67
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LOSES SOME MOISTURE ON EXPOSURE TO DRY AIR
AT ROOM TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR & THE CONTAINED
METAL.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSED IN AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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