General Information
Version
4.1.1.1
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
MAGNESIUM NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE
Product name
MAGNESIUM NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE
Identification on the label/Trade name
MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
nitrate, dodecahydrate; [CAS RN
Chemical name
magnesium nitrate
CAS No.
13446-18-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in pyrotechnics; in the concentration of nitric acid
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771
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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.2 Label elements
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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.
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 Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Classification [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
