Magnesium powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H250, H260

Code

Statements

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Silver Odorless Emergency Overview Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric solids Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Water reactive.

Health hazards

The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts with water.

2.3 Other hazards

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.