General Information
Version
ALFAAS37866
Revision date
2023-10-27
Product name
Magnesium chips
Product Synonyms
Magnesium metal (ribbons/turnings)
CAS No.
7439-95-4
supplier name
Alfa Aesar
Emergency telephone
Call Carechem 24 at
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H252, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Silver Odorless Emergency Overview Flammable solid. In contact with water releases flammable gas. Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. Air sensitive.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids. Category 1 Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 - Flammable solid H252 - Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets P420 - Store away from other materials
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material. In contact with water releases flammable gas. Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. Water reactive.
Health hazards
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
