General Information
Version
8.3
Revision date
2021-02-25
Product name
Magnesium
CAS No.
7439-95-4
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887 CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
MilliporeSigma Canada Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) Flammable solids (Category 1), H228 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.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water. 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. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
