Magnesium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H251, H261

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? lbs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible dust

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable solids (Category 1), H228 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 1), H251 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 2), H261 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.