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MagnesiumMetalBasedDSReagent
1. GeneralInformation:
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2. Composition:
ChemicalCharacterization:MagnesiumMetalGranule97%withpassivation
HazardousComponents:None
CASnumberDesignationContent
Unit Key Rsets
7439954Magnesiummax.99.95%F15

3. PotentialHazards:
Hydrogenformationunderinfluenceofmoisture,acidsandlyes.
Magnesiumgranule>149misignitable.

4. FirstAidMeasures:
GeneralInstructions:
Removesoiledclothingandwashpriortoreusing.
Consultadoctorincaseofindisposition.

UponInhaling:
Gooutintothefreshair.consultadoctor.

UponComingIntoContactWithTheSkin:
Rinseimmediatelywithplentyofwater.Ifdiscomfortcontinues,consultadoctor.

UponComingIntoContactWithTheEyes:

Rinsecarefullywithplentyofwater,includingundertheeyelids.Visitadoctorimmediately.

UponSwallowing:
Drinkplentyofwater.Consultadoctorimmediately.Thedoctorwilldecidewhethertoinduce
vomiting.

InstructionsForAttendingPhysician:
Restorativepoisoningunlikely.Ifmagnesiumfragmentshavepenetratedtheskin,surgical
removalwillbenecessarytopreventnecrosis.

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5. FireFightingMeasures:
SuitableExtinguishingSubstances:Drysand,grayironchips,specialextinguishing
SubstancesininflammableclassD,Argon

UnsuitableExtinguishingSubstancesForSafetyReasons:foam,water,extinguishingsubstances
IninflammableclassA,B,C,Carbondioxide,Nitrogen.

SpecialProtectiveFireFightingEquipment:Protectiveclothing,protectivegloves,protectiveglasses.In
caseofhazardoussmoke,weargasmask.

6. MeasuresforAccidentalRelease:

PrecautionsForPerson:
Provideadequateventilation.Avoiddustformation.Wearprotectiveclothing.

EnvironmentalProtectionMeasures:
Preventfromreachingthesurfacewaterorsewagesystem.

ProcedureForCleaning/Absorption:
Absorbmechanicallyanddisposeinsuitablecontainers.Protectfromhumidityandwater.
Keepawayfromsourcesofignition.Donotsmoke.Ifmaterialiswet,placedustandchipsin
containerwhichallowshydrogentoescape.Donotusesparkingcastings.

7. HandlingandStorage:

HANDLING:

Insureadequateventilationinplaceswheredustformationispossible.Observegeneral
precautionsforhandlingchemicals.

INSTRUCTIONSFORFIREANDEXPLOSIONPROTECTION:

Protectfromhumidityandwater.Avoiddustformation.Keepawayfromsourcesof
Ignition.Donotsmoke.

STORAGE:

Protectfromhumidityandstoreandtransportinnoncombustible,closedcontainers.Donot
storetogetherwithinflammablesubstances.
Suitablematerialforcontainer:Steel

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8. OtherInformation,HandlingandStorage:

ConstituentsWithMaximumExposureLimit:

CASNO.
DesignationOfSubstanceType Value Unit
3

7439954MgMAC6.0mg*m

GeneralSafetyPrecautions:

Donoteat,drinkorsmokewhenusing.Showerafterfinishingwork.

Respirator:

Incaseofdustformationweargasmask.

HandProtection:
Wearimpermeablegloves.

EyeProtection:

Wearprotectiveglasseswithsideshield.Keepeyewashbottlewithcleanwaternearby.

BodyProtection:
Wearlongsleevedjacket.Washsoiledclothingimmediately.

9. PhysicalandChemicalProperties:

Form:GranuleCOLOR:Greyodour:N/A

Meltingpoint:Approx.650C

Flammability: ReactswithwaterbyformingHydrogengas.

BoilingPoint: 1100C

HeatofVaporization: 128kJmol1

Density: Approx.1783kg*m3

HeatofFusion:8.48kJmol1

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10. StabilityandReactivity:
SubstancesTobeAvoided:Humidity,water,acids,basesandoxidationagents.
HazardousDecompositionProducts:Hydrogen

11. Toxicology:
Dustslightlyirritatingtoeyesandrespiratorytract.

12. Ecology:
Afterreaction,toxiceffectonfish.Lethaleffecttofishbetween100and400mg/l,
alkalinityharmswaterorganisms.

13. Disposal:
Thewastesshouldbecollectedinsmallcontainersandplacedapartatsafegap.Safestmethod
fordisposalofmagnesiumwasteisprobablywetting&burying.

14. AdditionalInformation:
ChemicalName:Magnesium,CalciumOxide,
ChemicalIdentity:Mg,CaO
ProductUse:HotMetalDeSulphurisation