General Information
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
S GHS AUS EN
Chemical name
magnesium nitrate
CAS No.
10213-15-7];
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in pyrotechnics; in the concentration of nitric acid
Icons in SDS
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. 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 2 = Moderate Reactivity 2 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Oxidizing Solid Category 3, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/organic material/combustible materials. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation
