General Information
Revision date
2016-06-28
Product name
MAGNESIUM Ribbon
Substance name
MAGNESIUM Ribbon
CAS No.
7439-95-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reducing agent, thermite reactions, photographic flashbulbs and laboratory reagent of the chemical and
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H260
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances and Mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases: Category 1 of the Flammable Solids: Category 1 substance/mixture
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. (s) H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Storage P422 Store contents under inert gas Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazard pictograms
Flame
Prevention
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 fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol resistant foam for extinction. Precautionary P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Further information
Magnesium powder is entered in Class 4.3 as a substance dangerous when wet. Pyrophoric alloys are entered in Class 4.2.
