General Information
Revision date
2016-05-24
Product name
Magnesium
CAS No.
7439-95-4
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H260
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Pyrophoric solids (Category 1), H250 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. 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. P422 Store contents under inert gas. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Combustible dust
