Product ID:51494 MAGNESIUM EXT GENERAL MG-1 (DOAN P/N 8702)
MSDS Date:07/13/1990
FSC:8465
NIIN:01-361-4877
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CGLHF

DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.

CHEMICAL AND METALS DEPARTMENT
MIDLAND, MI 48674
US

Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400

Info Phone: 517-636-4400

Cage: 96717

DOW CHEMICAL CO

MIDLAND, MI 48674 US

Telephone: 800-258-2436

Cage: 96717

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 2.8%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 0.9%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.15%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. SKIN:
MECHANICAL INJURY, MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE BURNS. INGESTION:
UNLIKELY. INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
SKIN: WASH OFF DUST IN FLOWING WATER OR SHOWER. INGESTION: INDUCE
VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST ARE INGESTED. INHALATION: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR IF DUST INHALATION AFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER BURNING MAGNESIUM BY COVERING WITH AN
EXTINGUISHING POWDER APPROVED FOR USE ON MAGNESIUM FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WHEN HEATED IN AIR TO A TEMPERATURE NEAR ITS
MELTING POINT, MAGNESIUM ALLOYS IGNITE AND BURN WITH A WHITE FLAME.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE OF WATER ON MOLTEN MAGNESIUM WILL
PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS AND MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. WEAR POSITIVE
PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN OFF PRODUCT AND USE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR MOST
CONDITIONS. LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION MAY BE NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:TO PROTECT AGAINST MECHANICAL INJURY
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1=N1. THIS ENTRY DESCRIBES THE FIRST PART OF THE FIRE STARTING TOOL.
SEE THIS SAME NSN FOR DATA ON THE OTHER THREE HAZARDOUS ITEMS IN
KIT; PERSONNEL DISTRESS SIGNAL, SMOKE AND ILLUMINATION SIGNAL,
SECOND PART OF FIRE STARTING TOOL, SAFETY MATCHES.

HCC:V1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1160F,627C
Spec Gravity:1.77
Appearance and Odor:SILVER SOLID, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID AND WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT OR FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.

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

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