General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2024-04-07
Product name
Magnesium ethoxide
Product Synonyms
Magnesium ethylate
CAS No.
2414-98-4
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H251, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Powder White Light grey mild Alcohol-like Emergency Overview Flammable solid. Self-heating; may catch fire. Causes serious eye irritation. Reacts violently with water. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids. Category 1 Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 - Flammable solid H251 - Self-heating: may catch fire H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P420 - Store away from other materials
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material. Self-heating; may catch fire. Reacts violently with water. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Health hazards
Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Reacts violently with water. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts violently with water. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
