General Information
Revision date
2018-01-23
Product name
Magnesium ethoxide
Product Synonyms
Magnesium ethylate
CAS No.
2414-98-4
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
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 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Combustible dust Yes
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable solid May form combustible dust concentrations in air Self-heating; may catch fire Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling 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 Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? lbs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F Store away from other materials Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water
