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MAGNESIUM (POWDER) | ICSC: 0289 |
CAS # 7439-95-4 RTECS # OM2100000 UN # 1418 EC # 012-001-00-3 (pyrophoric) December 04, 2000 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Highly flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
NO contact with moisture, acids, halogens and many other substances.
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Special powder, dry sand, NO other agents.
NO water.
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EXPLOSION |
Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Do NOT expose to friction or shock.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
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EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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INHALATION |
Cough.
Laboured breathing.
Headache.
Dullness.
Weakness.
Fever or elevated body temperature.
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SKIN |
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EYES |
Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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INGESTION |
Abdominal pain.
Diarrhoea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
acids.
Dry.
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Airtight.
F symbol R: 15-17 S: 2-7/8-43 UN Hazard Class: 4.3 UN Subsidiary Risks: 4.2 UN Packing Group: ll |
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MAGNESIUM (POWDER) | ICSC: 0289 |
I M P O R T A N T D A T A |
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA |
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Burns with an intense flame. In order to prevent eye injury do not look directly at magnesium fires.
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water, carbon dioxide and powder.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: (LEL) 0.03 kg/m³.
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