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General Information
Revision date
2017-08-01
Product name
Magnesium oxide
Product Synonyms
Periclase, magnesia, calcined magnesia
Chemical name
Magnesium oxide
CAS No.
1309-48-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Magnesium oxide is used as highly effective non-toxic inorganic filler and additive for production of virtually all types of plastics and rubber, in production of transformer steel. It is used as raw material in chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries
Manufacturer Name
NikoMag JSC, Volgograd
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Company Information
company name
NikoMag JSC, Volgograd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
spk@kaustik.ru, office@kaustik-europe.com
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This substance is not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (ЕС) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) or persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic according to Regulation (ЕС) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).
Hazard pictograms
None
2.3 Other hazards
In case of eye contact, it may cause irritation of eyes, redness of mucous membrane, watering. 2.3.1 Data and findings regarding bioaccumulativity and toxicity (PBT) or persistence of a bioaccumulative substance (vPvB) According to the REACH Regulation, PBT /vPvB assessment is not applicable to inorganic substances. Magnesium oxide is not persistent, bioaccumulative or toxic based on quantitative and qualitative evidence presented. 2.3.2 Danger prevention measures: If in eyes, carefully rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, seek medical aid. Wash your hands after work.
