EM SCIENCE -- MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MX0046  -- 6810-00N068382
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MX0046
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N068382
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08927
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE; (MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE)
CAS:7791-18-6
RTECS #:OM2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):8.1 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION CAN IRRITATE GI TRACT
    CAUSING NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. MAY BE IRRITATING ON CONTACT
    WITH SKIN, EYES OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES. TESTS ON LABORATORY ANIMALS
    INDICATE MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE  MUTAGENIC EFFECTS. MAY BE
    HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DATA NOT AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
    SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR; GI VE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY
    AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCON PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE FOR ADJACENT MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCES TOXIC FUMES ON THERMAL
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP LISTED UNDER CTL MEASURES. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL
    AREA IS DETERM TO BE FREE FROM EXPLO/FIRE HAZS. CNTN RELS & ELIM
    ITS SOURCE, IF THIS C AN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. TAKE UP & (SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN COOL,
    DRY AREA AWAY FROM HEAT & ACIDS. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
    FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROT GLOVES (NEOPRENE, PVC OR (SUP DAT)
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:244F, 188C DECOMPOSES. SPILL PROC:CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP AS
    DESCRIBED UNDER DISP. COMPLY WITH FED, STATE AND LOC REGS ON
    REPORTING RELEASES. PROT GLOVES:EQUIV) SHOULD BE WORN TO PVNT SKIN
    CON T.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:244F,118C
Spec Gravity:1.56 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR FLAKES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAGNESIUM OXYCHLORIDE, CL-.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL DOES NOT HAVE AN EPA WASTE NUMBER AND
    IS NOT LISTED WASTE. HOWEVER CONSULTATION W/PERMITTED WASTE DISP
    SITE (TSD) SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. ALWAYS CONT PERMITTED TSD TO
    ASSURE COMPLIANCE W/ALL  CURRENT LOC, STATE & FED REGS.

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