General Information
Revision date
2016-10-18
Product name
Magnesium Fire Starter
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None known 1.5
Manufacturer Name
Coghlan’s Ltd.
Emergency telephone
+1(877) 264-4526
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Coghlan’s Ltd.
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@coghlans.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification of product or mixture This product is an untested preparation. GHS classification for this preparation is based upon its use as a fire starter by making shavings and small particulate from the metal block. As shipped in mass form, this preparation is not considered to be a hazardous product and is not classifiable under the requirements of GHS.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Solids, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228: Flammable Solid
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280: Wear protective gloves, eye and face protection
Response
P370+P378: In case of fire use water as first choice. Sand, earth, dry chemical, foam or CO2 may be used to extinguish.
Storage
None
Disposal
None
2.3 Other hazards
If shavings are fine or dust is produced, risk of explosion may exist. 2.4
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact: No Skin Absorption: No Eye Contact: No Ingestion: No Inhalation: No Emergency Overview: When using the striker bar to ignite the magnesium shavings, care must be taken to prevent injury by burns to skin and eyes. When burned, fumes and smoke may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Magnesium burns with a white hot flame and may cause severe burns if in contact with skin. Effects of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure: Inhalation: This preparation is used to help start fires. The resulting smoke from burning any organic material may be hazardous to the respiratory tract. Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause target organ damage (lungs). Skin Contact: Skin contact with ignited product will cause significant burns. Eye Contact: Sparks from the striker bar or ignited shavings of magnesium will cause extreme burns if allowed in contact with the eye. Smoke or vapours from the burning product may cause transient eye discomfort. Ingestion: Accidental ingestion is unlikely due to form of product. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: No chronic health effects expected.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known
