UNITED SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES -- MAGNESIUM METAL  -- 6810-00D003614
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM METAL
MSDS Date:01/12/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003614
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES
Address:197 SOUTHRIDGE DR.
City:GURNER
State:IL
ZIP:60031
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-336-7556
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER PICCIRILLI
CAGE:EO235
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Phone:716-874-6020
CAGE:57020
Company Name:UNITED SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES
Address:197 SOUTHRIDGE DR.
Box:City:GURNER
State:IL
ZIP:60031
Country:US
Phone:708-336-7556
CAGE:EO235

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION IS A LOW HEALTH
    RISK; TREAT AS NUISANCE DUST. INHALATION OF MAGNESIUM OXIDE FUMES
    FROM COMBUSTION MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER. NO SPECIFIC HAZARD
    KNOWN FOR EYES. PARTICLES EMBEDDED IN  SKIN MAY CAUSE LESIONS
    RESISTANT TO HEALING. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-FEVER, CHILLS, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND
    MUSCULAR PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER. GENTLY FLUSH UPPER
    LIDS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR
    PERSISTS. SKIN-FLUSH WITH FLOWING WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. GET  MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:1175F,635C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:>1204F
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH DRY GRAPHITE, TALC, DRY SAND, G-1
    POWDER, PURPLE K. DO NOT USE WATER!!
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE FOAM,CARBON TETRACHLORIDE,OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE. PROTETC SKIN & EYES AGAINST FLYING PARTICLES. FIREFIGHTERS
    SHOULD WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE METAL. EASILY IGNITED AND
    BURNS WITH INTENSE HEAT & BRIGHT WHITE FLAME. POWDERS FORM
    EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR; REACTS W/WATER+ACID TO FORM H2.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. USE
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS. NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES IN WORKING AREA.
    AVOID CREATING DUST. CLEAN DRY PRODUCT MAY BE RETURNED TO DRY
    CONTAINER AND SEALED AGAINST MOISTURE  OR PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY
    PLACE AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLES IN A METAL CABINET. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
    FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARDTRIDGE.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:FIRE RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE FIRE RESISTANT CLOTHING
    WHEN EXPOSING MAGNESIUM TO TEMPERATURES HIGHER THAN 950F.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 57020 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0420-95-PB075.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2030F,1110C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F,650C
Vapor Pres:1 MM HG
Spec Gravity:1.74
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-GRAY METAL RIBBON/CHIPS/TURNINGS; NO
    ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER+ACIDS, ACIDS, CHLORINE, BROMINE, IODINE, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE, HEAT, SPRAKS,
    AND FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN WHEN EXPOSED TO WATER+ACID.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. NOT APPLICABLE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR IN AN
    APPROVED CHEMCIAL LANDFILL OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE
    DISPOSAL SERVICE. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL	REGULATIONS.

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