11079 - MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
REVISION DATE: 8 June 2003
SAFETY DATA SHEET
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME:
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
APPLICATIONS:
SALT FOR MAKING BRINE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONES:
44 (0)1224 720000 [24 hours]
SUPPLIER:
BAKER HUGHES INTEQ
BAKER HUGHES BUILDING
STONEYWOOD PARK NORTH
DYCE, ABERDEEN. AB21 7EA
44 (0)1224-720000
TELEPHONE:
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME:
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
EINECS
232-094-6
CAS No.:
7786-30-3
CONTENT SYMBOL
100 wt%
NC
RISK:
Not classified.,
The full text for all R-phrases are shown in section 16
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Not classified as a health hazard as defined under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations, 2002.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
INHALATION:
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Rest and keep warm. Get medical attention if adverse symptoms
develop or persist.
INGESTION:
Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Contact physician if large quantity has been consumed or if adverse
symptoms develop.
SKIN:
Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes and thoroughly clean before re-use.
EYES:
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Fire can be extinguished using: Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Water spray, fog or mist. Dry chemicals, sand,
dolomite etc.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Wear full protective clothing and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus in pressure demand mode if exposure is likely.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:
SMALL SPILLS: Flush to drains with copious amounts of water LARGE SPILLS: Contain and absorb spill with
suitable inert material (sand or earth). Transfer to salvage container, treat residue as small spill.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Protective measures during handling are detailed in Section 8 of this Safety Data Sheet.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
VENTILATION: No specific ventilation requirements noted, except this product must not be used in a confined space without good
ventilation.
RESPIRATORS:
If excessive contamination exists, Wear suitable dust mask.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Use suitable protective gloves if risk of skin contact. Use protective gloves made of: Rubber, neoprene or PVC.
EYE PROTECTION:
Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES:
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE:
COLOUR:
ODOUR/TASTE:
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION:
BOILING POINT (°C, interval):
Crystals.
White.
Odourless or no characteristic odour.
Very soluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents.
[Decomposes above M.Pt]
PRESSURE:
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MELT./FREEZ. POINT (°C, interval):
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml):
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION:
FLASH POINT (°C):
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (°C):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%):
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1.57
TEMPERATURE (°C):
[Forms neutral solution]
CONCENTRATION (%,M):
N/A
METHOD:
N/A
N/A
N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
No data available.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS:
At very high temperatures chlorine gas will be evolved.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
TOXIC DOSE - LD 50:
8100.00 mg/kg (oral rat)
HEALTH WARNINGS:
INHALATION: Not considered a health problem via this route under normal use.
EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.
INGESTION: May be harmful if ingested in large amounts.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause dryness and irritation.
MEDICAL SYMPTOMS:
Prolonged exposure may lead to impaired renal functionality.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Product is on the PLONOR List ie. Poses little or no risk to the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHODS:
Dispose of at an approved land disposal site in accordance with local authority requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
ROAD TRANSPORT:
ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES:
Not Classified for Road Transport
RAIL TRANSPORT:
RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES:
Not Classified for Rail Transport
SEA TRANSPORT:
SEA TRANSPORT NOTES:
Not Classified for Sea Transport
AIR TRANSPORT:
AIR TRANSPORT NOTES:
Not Classified for Air Transport
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
RISK PHRASES:
Not classified.
SAFETY PHRASES:
Not classified.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES:
Prepared in accordance with the Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for
Supply) Regulations, 2002 (CHIP 3).
EU DIRECTIVES:
European Union (EINECS): Y.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
REVISION COMMENTS:
Sections changed since last update: 2, 3, 4, 8,
ISSUED BY:
Melanie Thatcher (Tel 44-(0)1224-408173)
REVISION DATE:
8 June 2003
REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED:
30 August 2002
R-PHRASES (Full Text)
Not classified.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL
USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE REST OF THE
COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY,
GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.
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