MAGNESIUM OR MAGNESIUM ALLOY POWDER

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H250, H252, H260, H261

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Remark There are two entries in

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC Magnesium ingots (massive metal) No classification Magnesium powder (pyrophoric) F - Highly flammable Magnesium, powder or turnings F - Highly flammable

2.2 Label elements

2.2.1 Labelling

Signal word

Danger Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS02

Hazard statements

H250: Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H228: Flammable solid. H261: In contact with water releases flammable gases H252: Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire

Precautionary statements

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Magnesium, powder or turnings P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. For labelling according to directive 67/548/EEC please refer to section 16.3 of this eSDS Harmonised labelling according to Directive 67/548/EEC

2.3 Other hazards

The substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB substance. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. No other hazards identified.