General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
Magnesium
Product Synonyms
Magnesium metal (ribbons/turnings) Mg 24.3
CAS No.
7439-95-4
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H252, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002522 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable solids Category 1 Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2
Health hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 - Flammable solid H252 - Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets P420 - Store separately
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable solids Category 1 Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 Health hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
