General Information
Revision date
2019-03-20
Product name
MAGNESIUM Powder
Substance name
MAGNESIUM Powder
CAS No.
7439-95-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pyrotechnics, signal flares, incendiary and tracer bullets, flash photography, reducing agent, optical of the chemical and mirrors, dry and wet batteries, antiknock gasoline additives, desulfurising iron in steel manufacture,
1.2.2. Uses advised against
magnesium compounds and Grignard syntheses, precision instruments and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+64-4-917-9888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H251, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Solids: Category 1 of the substance/mixture Substances and Mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases: Category 2 Self Heating Substances and Mixtures: Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating; may catch fire. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases.
Hazard pictograms
Flame
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash
Prevention
fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P235+P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand or dry inert material for extinction.
Storage
P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than ? kgs/ ? lbs at temperatures not exceeding ? °C/ ? °F. Precautionary Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
