General Information
Version
5.1.1.1
Revision date
2017-05-16
Product name
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, LIGHT
Product Synonyms
basic magnesium carbonate; Magcarb; synthetic hydromagnesite; hydromagnesite (CAS RN
Chemical name
magnesium carbonate hydroxide
CAS No.
7760-50-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
antacid, mild laxative, component of effervescent salts. Naturally occurring hydromagnesite se is used as a mixture with huntite as a flame retardant or fire retardant additive for polymers
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Not Applicable
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Not Applicable Page 1 continued Hazard statement(s) AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking Precautionary statement(s) Prevention Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Response Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Storage Not Applicable
Disposal
Not Applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 1 1 = Low Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Classification [1] Not Applicable
