Magnesium and Magnesium Oxide Powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H250, H260, H410

Code

Statements

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Substances and mixtures which, in contact Category 1 with water, emit flammable gases

Health hazards

Not classified

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not allow contact with air. Do not allow contact with water. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store contents under appropriate liquid or inert gas.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)

Additional information

For further information, please contact the Product Stewardship Department at +1.800.862.4118.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified. Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.