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EC/CAS
215-171-9/1309-48-4
Name of the chemical
magnesium oxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2001-08-02
Product name
Magnesium Oxide
Product Synonyms
Magnesia, Calcined Magnesium, Calcined Brucite
CAS No.
1309-48-4
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal-fume fever. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, mucous membranes.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. Chronic: No information found.
