Magnesium methyl carbonate, 0.5M solution in methanol

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 liquids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Optic nerve, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Skin, Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Kidney, Liver.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Take precautionary measures against static discharge Ground/bond container and receiving equipment

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Fire Explosion risk in case of fire Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area

Storage

Store locked up Store in a closed container Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water

Other hazards

Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Cannot be made non-poisonous. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Unknown Acute Toxicity 8 percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity