General Information
Revision date
2002-11-11
Product name
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
CAS No.
7791-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Refer to the instruction booklet for proper and intended use. Otherwise, contact supplier for specific applications
supplier name
In USA
Manufacturer Name
Pierce Biotechnology
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company name
Pierce Biotechnology
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
United States Review the most current and approved institutional guideline, protocol, standard operating procedure(s) and MSDS(s) for the proper handling of institutional materials/equipment associated with the use of this product. Emergency Overview WARNING! CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, NERVOUS SYSTEM, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, . Carcinogenic Effects Data MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition Overexposure: Overexposure /Signs/Symptoms Not available. Europe
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
R36/37/38
Other physicochemical hazards
Not applicable
Health hazards
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Environmental hazards
Not applicable See Toxicological Information (section 11) Continued on Next Page Rev. 4.00 December 2014 Starting / Shutting down 1
