General Information
Revision date
2021-01-26
Product name
Magnesium powder
CAS No.
7439-95-4
Emergency telephone
Department
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)
H250, H260
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Pyrophoric solids Category 1 (H250)
Health hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P223 - Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN:Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water
2.3 Other hazards
Water reactive In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment
