General Information
Revision date
2018-03-16
Product name
RTECS
Product Synonyms
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, the magnesium salt of hydrochloric acid hexahydrate, bischofite
Chemical name
RTECS
CAS No.
7791-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The substance is used in construction industry for production of magnesia cements (Sorel’s cement), glass magnesium panels, xylolite slabs, glass magnesium roof tiles, foamed concrete (foamed magnesite) and gas concrete (gas magnesite) on the basis of magnesia binding material. It is also used
Manufacturer Name
JSC “NikoMag”, Volgograd
Emergency telephone
+7(8442) 406303, +7(8442) 406992
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
JSC “NikoMag”, Volgograd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
spk@kaustik.ru, office@kaustik-europe.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Attention
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Moderately hazardous product as per influence on the human organism (hazard class 3). In case of eye contact, may cause irritation. In case of improper storage, transportation, and accidents may contaminate natural environments. Classification of the substance
Hazard categories
In case of eye contact it may cause serious injuries/irritation, class 2 Risk factors H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Signal word
Attention
2.3 Other hazards
2.3.1. Data and findings regarding bioaccumulativity and toxicity (PBT) or persistence of a bioaccumulative substance (vPvB). According to REACH regulation, PBT /vPvB assessments are not applicable to inorganic matters. Based on quantitative and qualitative model, bischofite (magnesium chloride) is neither persistent and bioaccumulative nor toxic. 2.3.2. Danger prevention measures: Self-assessment Р264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Р280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Р302+Р352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Р305+Р351+Р338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Р337+ Р313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Р402+Р403+Р404: Store in dry, well-ventilated place, in closed container. The above stated precautionary measures are applicable to industrial conditions. Other or additional precautionary measures may relate to professional and consumptive use of Bischofite (magnesium chloride).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to Regulation (ЕC) №1272/2008 (CLP), it does not belong to hazardous substances or to persistent, bioaccumulative or toxic substances according to Regulation (ЕC) №1907/2006. Hazard class and category: In case of eye contact it may cause serious injuries/irritation, class 2 Risk factors: H319: Causes serious eye irritation
