Magnesium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H252, H261

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire In contact with water releases flammable gas

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture Skin Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages Fire In case of fire: Use fire-fighting equipment on basis class D for extinction

Storage

Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Store away from other materials Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container Store bulk masses at temperatures not exceeding manufacturer recommendations Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable solids Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 2 flammable gases