Product ID:MAGNESIUM, RIBBON
MSDS Date:02/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6584
MSDS Number: BXYRZ

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Cage: DO870

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Cage: 70829

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 10 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION- IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
MEMBRANES, LEUKOCYTOSIS. SKIN- MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. EYES-
MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. INGESTION- INGESTION IS UNLIKELY DUE TO
PHYSICAL STATE. INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY, EVEN DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION- TIGHTNESS AND PAIN IN CHEST,
COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING. TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGESTION- INDUCE VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST ARE
INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL. INHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR IF DUST INHALATION EFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-
WASH OFF DUST IN FLOWING WATER OR SHOWER. EYES- IN CASE OF EYE
CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH DRY SODA ASH. NEVER USE WATER OR
CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER PRODUCING
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. WHEN HEATED IN AIR, MAGNESIUM IGNITES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT USE
WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED STRIPE. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY FROM WATER OR LOCATIONS WHERE
WATER MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
SOURCES OF HEAT, FLAME, OR IGNITION. STORE AWAY FROM OTHER
COMBUSTIBLES IN METAL CABINET.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED B REATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS; PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICIAL DAMAGE. WET,
MOIST OR HIGH HUMIDITY STORAGE CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO CORROSION OF
THE PRODUCT. PRACTICE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS PRODUC T.

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F,650C
Spec Gravity:1.74
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:SILVER METALLIC STRIPS. SOLID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, WATER, HALOGENS, CYANIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, MAGNESIUM OXIDES FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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