MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification

Physical hazards

Not a hazardous substance or mixture

Health hazards

Not a hazardous substance or mixture

2.2 Label elements

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Hazard pictograms

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Signal word

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Hazard statements

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store in a dry & well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at higher. levels of 0.1% or

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards : Not a hazardous substance or mixture. Health hazards : Not a hazardous substance or mixture.