General Information
Revision date
2020-12-30
Product name
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
Product Synonyms
magnesium chloride, anhydrous; hydrated
Chemical name
magnesium chloride
CAS No.
7786-30-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in fireproofing wood; disinfectants; various magnesia cements; fire extinguishers; dressing cotton fabrics; in floor sweeping compounds; carbonizing wool; manufacture of parchment paper and artificial leather. Also used as an addition to casein glue
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ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
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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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
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 2 1 = Low Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract [1] irritation) Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
