ICSC 0764 - MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS

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MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS	ICSC: 0764 (October 2006)
Magnesium chloride anhydrous Magnesium chloride

CAS #: 7786-30-3

EC Number: 232-094-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING May be harmful if swallowed Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry.
PACKAGING

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS

ICSC: 0764

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance DELIQUESCENT WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes when slowly heated to 300°C. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including chlorine. Dissolves in water liberating a considerable amount of heat.	Formula: MgCl₂ Molecular mass: 95.2 Boiling point: 1412°C Melting point: 712°C (rapid heating) Density: 2.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 54.3

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
DELIQUESCENT WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes when slowly heated to 300°C. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including chlorine. Dissolves in water liberating a considerable amount of heat.

Formula: MgCl₂
Molecular mass: 95.2
Boiling point: 1412°C
Melting point: 712°C (rapid heating)
Density: 2.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 54.3

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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