Magnesium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H250, H260

Code

Statements

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances which in contact with H260: In contact with water releases water emit flammable gases, flammable gases which may ignite (Category 1) spontaneously. Pyrophoric solids, (Category 1) H250: Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

Precautionary statements

P222 Do not allow contact with air. 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P422 Store contents under inert gas.

Supplemental label elements

none

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.