General Information
Revision date
2014-09-20
Product name
Magnesium metal-turnings
CAS No.
7439-95-4
Manufacturer Name
Chem Service, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Chem Service, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@chemservice.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable solids Category 2 Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Substances and mixtures which, in contact Category 2 with water, emit flammable gases
Health hazards
Not classified.
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable solid. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Self-heating; may catch fire. In contact with water releases flammable gas.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not allow contact with air. Do not allow contact with water. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. Store away from other materials. Store contents under appropriate liquid or inert gas.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
Not applicable.
