General Information
Revision date
2024-05-01
Product name
Magnesium Powder
CAS No.
7439-95-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Investigations
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
ECP Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H251, H260
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Spontaneously Combustible Substances: self-heating substances (Category B) Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category A)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H251 Self-heating; may catch fire. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. 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. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. 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.
Storage
P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store away from other materials. P422 Store contents under inert gas.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Vesicant.
