JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO -- MAGNESIUM CHIPS, 10235  -- 6810-00N039980
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM CHIPS, 10235
MSDS Date:03/22/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N039980
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO
Address:30 BOND ST
City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-521-6300
Emergency Phone Num:508-521-6300;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0JVJ1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO INC ALFA AESAR
Address:30 BOND ST
Box:City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Phone:978-521-6300
CAGE:0JVJ1

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGEST: NONE KNOWN. SKIN: MAY
    CAUSE IRRIT. PARTICLES EMBEDDED IN SKIN CAN PRODUCE GASEOUS
    BLISTERS W/A PROTRACTED COURSE. EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHAL:
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE METAL  FUME FEVER. CHRONIC:
    INGEST/SKIN/EYE/INHAL: NONE KNOWN. ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS ARE LESS
    LIKELY W/SOLID FORMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: NO DATA AVAIL BUT ONE SHOULD OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATEDD CLOTHING, FLOOD SKIN W/LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRIT PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUS H, INCL UNDER LIDS, W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR @
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYS. INHAL: NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION
    AVAILABLE, ONE SHOULD OBTAIN MED ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:IF MATL IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE USE DRY GRAPHITE,
    SAND, TALC/OTHER DRY POWDERS. DO NOT USE WATER, FOAM, (SUPP DATA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP. IF
    W/OUT RISK REMOVE MATL FROM FIRE AREA. AVOID DIRECT VIEWING OF
    MAGNESIUM FIRES AS EYE INJURY MAY (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEARING FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, COVER SPILL
    WITH DRY SAND OR VERMICULITE. MIX WELL AND CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A
    CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH HIGH
    EFFICIENCY PARTICLE FILTERS.
Ventilation:LAB FUME HOOD. GLOVE BAG OR BOX W/A DRY INERT ATMOSPHERE
    PREFERRED FOR FINELY DIVIDED FORMS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT & APRON, FLAME & CHEM RESISTANT
    COVERALLS, EYEWASH CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FLUSHING, SFTY DRENCH
    SHOWER(SUPP DATA)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP: ESSENTIALLY 0. EXTING MEDIA: CARBON DIOXIDE EXTING/HALOGENATED
    EXTING. FIRE FIGHT PROC: OCCUR. FLAMM IF FINELY DIVIDED. MATL TO
    AVOID: PHOSPHATES, KCLO*2, AGNO*3, NA*2O*2 + CO*2OH, SULFATES,
    ACIDS , CL*2, OXIDIZERS, ACID CHLORIDES. OTHER PROT EQUIP: &
    HYGIENIC FACILITIES FOR WASHING.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2025F,1107C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F,650C
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:1.74(H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER METALLIC CHIPS, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AIR, AL POWDER + METHANOL, CARBONATES, CCL*4, CL*2, CLF*2, CHCL*2 +
    CH*3OH, I*2, HG*O, HNO*3, O, HCOOOH, (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF MAGNESIUM, H*2.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT STATE, LOCAL OR FEDERAL EPA REGULATIONS
    FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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