Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2018-01-24

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

0

FLAMMABILITY

4

PHYSICAL HAZARD

2

PERSONAL PROTECTION

W

NFPA

0

4

2

W

Valencia College
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Magnesium (Mg)

Danger 2018-01-24

Hazard Statements

Flammable solid

Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire

In contact with water releases flammable gas

Precautionary Statements

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces -No smoking

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment

Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Keep cool. Protect from sunlight

Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire

Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture

Skin

Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages

Fire

In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

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

Manufacturer information

Name

Fisher Scientific

Phone

2017967100

Address

One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

0

FLAMMABILITY

4

PHYSICAL HAZARD

2

PERSONAL PROTECTION

W

NFPA

0

4

2

W

Valencia College
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions