FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (M33)  -- 6810-00-227-0411
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (M33)
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0411
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 796-7100
CAGE:22527
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE,HEXAHYDRATE (CAS #7791-18-6)
CAS:7791-18-6
RTECS #:OM2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAY IRRITATE SKIN & EYES.INGESTION OF LARGE
    DOSES ACTS AS LAXATIVE.

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

First Aid:EYE/SKIN CONTACT-FLUSH WELL WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    CONTACT PHYSICIAN.IF INGESTED-CALL PHYSICIAN ADVISE AS TO ESTIMATED
    AMOUNT OF MATERIAL INGESTED.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIBERATES CHLORINE ON THERMAL
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN A CONTAINER SUITABLE FOR
    SHIPMENT TO A DISPOAL AREA.RESIDUES MAY BE NEUTRACIZED WITH SODA
    ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. MAINTAIN
    STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT OR COVERALLS.EYE WASH STATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE-1/17/80.PRODUCT DECOMPOSES AT 116C.LD50=8100 MG/KG-ORAL-RAT.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.56
Solubility in Water:167GM/100CC
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS FLAKES OR CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS WILL RELEASE CHLORINE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LIBERATES CHLORINE UPON THERMAL
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS TO COMPLY WITH ALL
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS,OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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