General Information
Revision date
2006-06-22
Product name
Magnesium Sulfate
Product Synonyms
EPSOM SALT; EPSOM SALTS; FAULDING EPSOM SALTS; MAGNESIUM SULFATE; MAGNESIUM SULPHATE; SAL ANGALIS; SAL DE SEDLITZ; SULFURIC ACID MAGNESIUM SALT;
CAS No.
7487-88-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For weighting cotton and silks, fire-proofing fabrics, dyeing and printing calicos, increasing the bleaching action of chlorinated lime, tanning leather, manufacture of mother of pearl and frosted papers, as a water-correcting agent in the brewing industry, component of nickel baths for plating other metals; in cosmetics, lotions, fertilizers, matches, and explosives. Also used medicinally to treat barium poisoning, and as a cathartic and anti-convulsant
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Company Information
company name
1171 RiverFront Center
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Flammability Toxicity 1) baer) Body Contact @ Flammability Reactivity Chronic ©) 2 3 4 Fire Diamond Min Low Moderate High Extreme youve Emergency Overview «00% Opaque crystals, needles, or powder; odorless. Causes: if absorbed into the body, can cause central nervous system depression, gastrointestinal effects, and lack of reflexes.
Potential health effects
Target Organs: Respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, CNS.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, ingestion Acute Effects Inhalation: Respiratory tract irritation may occur (due to mechanical action rather than chemical). Eye: Not specifically listed. Skin: No data found. Ingestion: Because magnesium sulfate is poorly absorbed, it will generally only produce vomiting and diarrhea. However, if elimination is blocked by bowel obstruction or loss of muscle contraction, magnesium absorption can occur. Symptoms include gastrointestinal irritation, CNS depression, lack of reflexes, flushing, sweating, decreased blood pressure, hypocalcemia (deficiency of calcium in the blood) and death due to respiratory paralysis. Carcinogenicity: NTP - Not listed; IARC - Not listed; OSHA - Not listed; NIOSH - Not listed; ACGIH - Not listed; EPA - Not listed; MAK - Not listed.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
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Potential chronic health
None reported
