J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- MAGNESIUM, RIBBON  -- 6810-00-174-6584
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM, RIBBON
MSDS Date:02/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6584
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 10 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION- IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, LEUKOCYTOSIS. SKIN- MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. EYES-
    MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. INGESTION- INGESTION IS UNLIKELY DUE TO
    PHYSICAL STATE. INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS	COULD  CAUSE SERIOUS
    INJURY, EVEN DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION- TIGHTNESS AND PAIN IN CHEST,
    COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING. TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
    EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION- INDUCE VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST ARE
    INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL. INHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR IF DUST INHALATION EFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-
    WASH OFF DUST  IN FLOWING WATER OR SHOWER. EYES- IN CASE OF EYE
    CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH DRY SODA ASH. NEVER USE WATER OR
    CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER PRODUCING
    HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
    FIRE OR EXPLOSION. WHEN HEATED IN AIR, MAGNESIUM IGNITES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT USE
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED STRIPE. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY FROM WATER OR LOCATIONS WHERE
    WATER MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF HEAT, FLAME, OR IGNITION. STORE AWAY FROM OTHER
    COMBUSTIBLES IN METAL CABINET.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED B REATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS; PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICIAL DAMAGE. WET,
    MOIST OR HIGH HUMIDITY STORAGE CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO CORROSION OF
    THE PRODUCT. PRACTICE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS PRODUC T.

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

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F,650C
Spec Gravity:1.74
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:SILVER METALLIC STRIPS. SOLID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, WATER, HALOGENS, CYANIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, MAGNESIUM OXIDES FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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