General Information
Revision date
2013-12-12
Product name
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
Product Synonyms
Cl2-Mg-H12-O6, Magnogene, MgCl2.6H2O, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, magnesium chloride still salt, magnesium dichloride
Chemical name
magnesium chloride, hexahydrate
CAS No.
7791-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
carbonizing wool; manufacture of parchment paper and artificial leather. Also used as an addition to casein glue; as a reagent in analytical chemistry
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@au.vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 0 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule None ] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT - SE (Resp. Irr.) Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
