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MAGNESIUM (PELLETS) | ICSC: 0701 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mg ![]() CAS # 7439-95-4 RTECS # OM2100000 UN # 1869 EC # 012-002-00-9 March 13, 1995 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Highly flammable
in powder form.
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 or acid.
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Dry sand.
Special powder.
NO hydrous agents.
NO water.
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EXPLOSION |
Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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INHALATION |
Cough.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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SKIN |
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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EYES |
Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Do NOT wash away into sewer.
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,
carbonates, halogens.
Dry.
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Airtight.
F symbol R: 11-15 S: 2-7/8-43 UN Hazard Class: 4.1 UN Packing Group: III |
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MAGNESIUM (PELLETS) | ICSC: 0701 |
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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Magnesium burns with an intense flame. Avoid direct viewing of magnesium fires.
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water, powder, carbon dioxide and halons.
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