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General Information
Revision date
2009-05-19
Product name
Magnesium Oxide
Product Synonyms
Magnesia
CAS No.
1309-48-4
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview : WARNING! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Powder.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of dust or fumes may cause metal fume fever. Metal fume fever is characterized by chills, fever, aching muscles, dryness in the mouth and throat and headache. Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea. Skin No known significant effects or critical hazards. Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, eyes. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
