Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2015-11-20
Product name
Magnesium Oxide
Product Synonyms
Magnesia
Chemical name
Magnesium Oxide
CAS No.
1309-48-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Component of animal feeds and fertilizers
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Company Information
company name
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@kimleigh.co.za
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State and White powder. Appearance:
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye Contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Absorbed through skin.
Potential health effects
Eyes May cause slight eye irritation and local inflammation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause slight skin irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. It may cause irritation and/or a burning sensation in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Effects: No component of this product presented at levels greater than or equal to 0.1 % is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not suspected.
Teratogenic Effects
Not suspected.
