Product ID:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE, CRYSTAL
MSDS Date:01/15/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0411
MSDS Number: BXYWD

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE

CAS: 7791-18-6

RTECS: OM2975000

Fraction By Weight: 98-100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 8100 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS: INHALATION-IRRITATION
OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN-NONE IDENTIFIED. EYE-IRRITATION.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION-GASTROINTESTINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED & THE PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION-IF
ONE BREATHES IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH
AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY
OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:NOTE: WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY
PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR ACRRYING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST.IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:244F,118C
Spec Gravity:1.56
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS. SOLID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST COMMON METALS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CHLORINE.

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

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