General Information
Version
6.3
Revision date
2023-03-01
Product name
Magnesium
CAS No.
7439-95-4
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA) +1-703- 527-3887 CHEMTREC (International) 24
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H251, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating; may catch fire. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. 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. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Combustible dust
