General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2020-02-29
Product name
Magnesium plate
Product Synonyms
Magnesium metal (ribbons/turnings)
CAS No.
7439-95-4
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST), call (800) 343-0660
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable solid Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire In contact with water releases flammable gas
Precautionary statements
Manufacturer Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. 30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099 Tel 800-343-0660 Fax 800-322-4757 Email: tech@alfa.com www.alfa.com
Prevention
Keep container tightly closed Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Do not allow contact with water Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages In case of fire: Use fire-fighting equipment on basis class D to extinguish
Storage
Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Store away from other materials Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container Store bulk masses at temperatures not exceeding manufacturer recommendations Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
