General Information
Version
6.5
Revision date
2024-09-06
Product name
Magnesium
CAS No.
7439-95-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H251, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
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 gas.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. 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 to extinguish. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. 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 chemicals (Category 1), H251 Chemicals 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.
