Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-170-3/1309-42-8
Name of the chemical
Magnesium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.0. Page 1 of 11
Revision date
2018-01-11
Product name
Magnesium hydroxide
Product Synonyms
Magnesium dihydrate, hydrate of magnesia, caustic
Chemical name
Magnesium hydroxide
CAS No.
1309-42-8
REACH No
01-2119488756-18-0034
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Magnesium hydroxide is used as highly effective non-toxic inorganic flame retardant, filler, and smoke suppressant additive for production of plastics and filled (co)polymer compounds based on elastomers, thermosets, thermoplastics, including those based on polyvinylchloride, polyamides, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, ultrathene, and so on, in paper
Manufacturer Name
NikoMag JSC, Volgograd
Emergency telephone
+7(8442) 406610 or +7(8442) 406750 from 8 a.m. to 5
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Kaustik Europe b.v
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
spk@kaustik.ru, office@kaustikeurope.com
GHS Information
Signal word
None
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No. 1272/2008 By acute toxicity, the product presents low hazard in terms of human exposure. It has a slight irritant effect on skin and eye mucosa. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause upper respiratory tract irritation. It affects the organoleptic properties of water, pH of water and soil. It is of low toxicity to aquatic biota. Non-combustible product. Dust-air mixtures are non-combustible and non-explosive.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Magnesium hydroxide is not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (ЕС) No.
Hazard pictograms
None
Signal word
None
2.3 Other hazards
2.3.1 Data and findings regarding bioaccumulativity and toxicity (PBT) or persistence of a bioaccumulative substance (vPvB) According to the REACH Regulation, PBT /vPvB assessment is not applicable to inorganic substances. Magnesium hydroxide is not persistent, bioaccumulative or toxic based on quantitative and qualitative evidence presented. 2.3.2 Danger prevention measures: If in eyes, carefully rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, seek medical aid. Wash your hands after work.
