CLDPS - 87-3180, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, LIGHT

Product Identification

Product ID:87-3180, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, LIGHT
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLDPS

Responsible Party
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
2700 YORK RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

Contractor
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

Ingredients

MAGNESIUM CARBONATE LIGHT

CAS: 39409-82-0

OSHA PEL NONE ESTABLISHED

ACGIH TLV: NONE ESTABLISHED

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION:
MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PROLONGED CONTACT AND ACUTE
INGESTION MAY RESULT IN ALLERGIC REACTION.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, RAISING &
LOWERING LIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER.
IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. NOTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON . INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING STOPPED.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. NFPA RATING: HEALTH-0, FIRE-0,
REACTIVITY-0.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN COOL,
DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR
CLOTHING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIFHT CRYSTALS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: NONE. CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE.

Other Information

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecology

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: NONE.

Transport

Transport Information:NON-REGULATED.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE. MAGNESIUM CARBONATE: SARA EHS SECTION 302 TPQ:
NO, SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS-NAME LIST: NO, SARA SECTION 313
CHEMICALS-CHEMICAL CATEGORY: NO , CERCLA SECTION 103 RQ (LBS): NO,
RCRA SECTION 261.33: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER