MATERIAL SIGMA-ALDRICH SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Printed: 04/20/2006 Date Updated: 02/01/2006 Version 1.10 Section 1 - Product and Company Information Product Name Product Number Brand Company Address Technical Phone: Fax: Emergency Phone: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE, REAGENTPLUS TM, 99.0% M0250 SIAL Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US 800-325-5832 800-325-5052 314-776-6555
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient Substance Name MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE Formula RTECS Number: MgCl2H2O OM2975000 CAS # 7791-18-6 SARA 313 No
Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Target organ(s): Central nervous system. Kidneys. HMIS RATING HEALTH: 0* FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 1 NFPA RATING HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 1 *additional chronic hazards present. For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11. Section 4 - First Aid Measures ORAL EXPOSURE If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. INHALATION EXPOSURE If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician. DERMAL EXPOSURE In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water. EYE EXPOSURE In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures FLASH POINT N/A AUTOIGNITION TEMP N/A FLAMMABILITY N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. FIREFIGHTING Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of dust. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Section 7 - Handling and Storage HANDLING User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. STORAGE Suitable: Keep tightly closed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic. Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE ENGINEERING CONTROLS Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Hand: Protective gloves. SIAL - M0250 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 2
Eye: Chemical safety goggles. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Wash thoroughly after handling. Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties Appearance Property Molecular Weight pH BP/BP Range MP/MP Range Freezing Point Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Saturated Vapor Conc. SG/Density Bulk Density Odor Threshold Volatile% VOC Content Water Content Solvent Content Evaporation Rate Viscosity Surface Tension Partition Coefficient Decomposition Temp. Flash Point Explosion Limits Flammability Autoignition Temp Refractive Index Optical Rotation Miscellaneous Data Solubility N/A = not available Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity STABILITY Stable. Stable: Conditions to Avoid: Moisture. Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride gas, Magnesium oxide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Section 11 - Toxicological Information ROUTE OF EXPOSURE Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. SIAL - M0250 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 3 Physical State: Solid Value 203.31 AMU N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.57 g/cm3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A At Temperature or Pressure
Inhalation: Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S) G.I. System. Kidneys. Central nervous system. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea. Exposure can cause: Can cause CNS depression. TOXICITY DATA Oral Rat 8100 mg/kg LD50 Oral Mouse 7600 mg/kg LD50 Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Behavioral:Excitement. Intraperitoneal Mouse 775 MG/KG LD50 Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Behavioral:Excitement. CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN Species: Hamster Hamster Dose: 12 GM/L 12 GM/L Cell Type: lung lung Mutation test: Cytogenetic analysis Cytogenetic analysis Section 12 - Ecological Information No data available. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Section 14 - Transport Information DOT Proper Shipping Name: None Non-Hazardous for Transport: Th...