UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF MEDICINE & SURGERY
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE
Table of Contents
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MSDS /PD/4_01
Valid for:
2 years from approval
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1. Chemical Product
2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
3. Hazards Identification
4. First Aid Measures
5. Fire and Explosion Data
6. Accidental Release Measures
7. Handling and Storage
8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
13. Disposal Considerations
14. Other Information
15. References
16. Appendices
17. Revision History
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Chemical Product
Product Name: Magnesium trislicate
Chemical name: Magnesium trisilicate
Synonyms: N/A
Chemical Formula: 2MgO.3SiO3.xH2O
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Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition: Magnesium trisilicate 100% by weight.
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Magnesium trisilicate LD50: N/A. LC50: N/A.
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Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Very hazardous in case of inhalation, ingestion, and slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant) or eye contact (irritant).
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
N/A
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: N/A
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: N/A
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: N/A. The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organ damage.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:
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First Aid Measures
General measures: N/A
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get
medical attention if irritation develops.
Serious skin contact: N/A
Eye contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush
eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel and never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are
swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband.
Serious indigestion: N/A
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
Serious inhalation: N/A
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Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash points: Not applicable.
Flammable limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: N/A
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
- Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: N/A.
- Risks of explosion of the product in the presence of static discharge: N/A
Fire fighting media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: N/A.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: N/A.
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Accidental Release Measures
NB: Wear appropriate protective equipment/clothing including gloves before removing
any spills.
Small spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of the
substance according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to the substance to
evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Handling and Storage
Precautions: Do not breathe dust and wear suitable protective clothing. In the case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment, and if you feel unwell, seek
medical attention, presenting the container label when possible.
Storage: No specific storage is required, but use shelves or cabinets sturdy enough to bear the
weight of the chemicals. Be sure that there is no necessary to strain to reach materials, and that
shelves are not overloaded.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: N/A
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below
the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses, lab coat, dust respirator, making sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent, and gloves.
9.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: White crystalline powder.
Odour: Odourless.
Taste: N/A
Molecular Weight: 260.86 g/mole
pH (1% solution/water): Not applicable.
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
Critical Temperature: N/A
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 2.5
Vapour Pressure (mmHg): Not applicable.
Vapour Density: N/A
Volatility: N/A
Odour Threshold: N/A
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient: N/A
Ionicity (in Water): N/A
Dispersion Properties: N/A
Solubility: Insoluble in cold water
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Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Instability temperature: N/A
Conditions of Instability: N/A
Incompatibles: N/A
Polymerization: No
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Toxicological Information
Toxicity to animals: LD50: N/A. LC50: N/A
Effects on humans:
Acute potential health effects: N/A
Chronic potential health effects: The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: N/A
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: N/A
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: N/A
Other information: Very hazardous in case of inhalation and ingestion, and slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
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Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: N/A
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Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: Disposal should be in accordance with the principles of Duty of Care
observing local and national regulations.
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Other Information
Created: 9/10/2012
Updated: 16/10/2012
15.
References
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Jmloveridge.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Magnesium trislicate [Online]. 2012
[cited
2012
Oct
9].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.jmloveridge.com/cosh/Magnesium%20Trisilicate.pdf
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Anachemia.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Magnesium trisilicate [Online]. 2012
[cited
2012
Oct
9].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.anachemia.com/msds/english/5573.pdf
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Spectrumchemical.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Magnesium trislicate [Online].
2012
[cited
2012
Oct
9].
Available
from:
URL:
https://www.spectrumchemical.com/MSDS/M3220.PDF
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Sciencelab.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Magnesium trisilicate [Online]. 2005
[cited
2012
Oct
9].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924560
16.
Appendices
N/A
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Revision History
Version Number
Amendments/ Reasons for change
01
Initial Release
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