General Information
Revision date
2015-10-08
Product name
Magnesium
CAS No.
7439-95-4
Emergency telephone
(314) 776-6555
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H251, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable solids (Category 1), H228 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 1), H251 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 2), H261 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases.
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 fire-fighting equipment on basis class D to extinguish. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? lbs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Combustible dust
