Material Safety Data Sheet

Note: This MSDS has been compiled as a response to customer requests. It is not required under current OSHA regulations.





1.     CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

       Chemical Product Name                    Magnesium Chloride

       Chemical Family                          Alkaline Earth Metals

       Chemical Name                            Magnesium Chloride

       Formula                                  MgCl2

       Molecular Weight                         95.22

       Commercial Name                          Hydro-Melt Liquid Deicer



 Manufacturer                                            Emergency Telephone Numbers

 Cargill Deicing Technology                              CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300

 24950 Country Club Blvd., Ste 450

 North Olmstead, OH 44070





2.     COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

       Description

       Clear liquid



 Ingredient Name

 CAS Number                                      Exposure Limits                        Concentration (%)

 Magnesium Chloride 7791-18-6                                                                 26 - 31

 Magnesium Sulfate 7487-88-9                                                                   0.8 ?1.1

 Triethanolamine 102-71-6                                                                      0.6 ?0.8

 Water                                                                                        67.1 ?72.8





3.     HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION

                                                      EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

       Not Applicable



       Potential Health Effects

       Route(s) Of Entry:



       Human Effects and Symptoms of Overexposure: Ingestion of large amounts (greater than 0.1 pound) can cause

       gastrointestinal upset and irritation of the stomach. No applicable information found for chronic systemic effects.



       Acute Inhalation: May cause mild irritation of nose and throat, unlikely entry route.



       Chronic Inhalation: Not applicable



       Acute Skin Contact: May cause minor irritation to sensitive person.



       Chronic Skin Contact: Not applicable

     Acute Eye Contact: May cause irritation and inflammation. Flush eyes with large amounts of water, lifting eyelids

     occasionally.





     Chronic Eye Contact: Not applicable



     Acute Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset.



     Chronic Ingestion: Not applicable



     Carcinogenicity

      NTP: Not listed as a carcinogen or mutagen.

      IARC: Not listed as a carcinogen or mutagen.

      OSHA: Not listed as a carcinogen or mutagen.



     Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Possible skin irritation to sensitive persons.



4.   FIRST AID MEASURES

     First Aid For Eyes: For eye contact, flush with water immediately, lifting eyelids occasionally.



     First Aid For Skin: Remove clothing from affected area. Wash skin thoroughly. Rinse carefully.



     First Aid For Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Inhalation is an unlikely entry route.



     First Aid For Ingestion: Less than a few grams would not be harmful. For larger quantities, drink large amounts of

     water or milk.



5.   FIRE AND MEASURES

     Flash Point: Not Applicable



     Extinguishing Media: Not Applicable. This product is nonflammable.



     Special Fire Fighting Procedures: May use a self-contained breathing apparatus if temperatures exceed 572o F.



6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

     Spill or Leak Procedures: Contain spills to prevent contamination of water supply or sanitary sewer system.

     Dispose of according to local requirements.



7.   HANDLING AND STORAGE

     Storage Temperature (min./max.): Ambient



     Special Sensitivity: Not Applicable



     Handling and Storage Precautions: Incompatible with sulfuric and nitric acids, caustics, ammonia and cyanides.





8.   EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

     Eye Protection Requirements: Eyeglasses or goggles should be worn.



     Skin Protection Requirements: Protective clothing may be worn, but is generally not required. Normal work gloves

     are adequate. Warm water showering and handwashing is suggested, if in direct contact with product, but is generally

     not required.

      Respiratory/Ventilation Requirements: Not necessary



      Exposure Limits:



9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

      Physical Form: Slightly viscous, amber liquid, almost odorless.



      Color: Amber liquid.



      Odor: Almost odorless.



      Boiling Point (760mm Hg) (oC): 108-123



      Melt Point/Freeze Point (oC): N/A



      PH: 5.5 ?6.5



      Solubility In Water (g/cc, %): Total



      Specific Gravity (H20=1): 1.306



      Bulk Density: NA



      % Volatile By Weight:



      Vapor Pressure (mm Hg/747oC): 


      Vapor Density (Air=1): NA



10.   REACTIVITY

      Stability: Stable



      Incompatibilities: Incompatible with sulfuric and nitric acids, caustics, ammonia, and cyanides. A hazardous

      reaction involving magnesium chloride and 2-furan percarboxylic acid has been reported.



      Decomposition Products: May evolve chlorine gas when in contact with strong acids or upon heating. Under normal

      conditions (<572o F), decomposition should not occur.



11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

      Description: None found



12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

      Ecotoxicity: None found



      Environmental Degradation: None found





13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

      Waste Disposal Method: For disposal of this material as a waste, act in accordance with all applicable Federal,

      State, and Local waste management regulations.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

   D.O.T. Shipping Name: Not Applicable



   Technical Shipping Name: Not Applicable



   D.O.T Hazard Class: Not Applicable



   U.N./N.A. Number: Not Applicable



   Product Rq (lbs.): Not Applicable



   D.O.T. Label: Not Applicable



   D.O.T. Placard: Not Applicable



   Freight Class Bulk: Not Applicable



   Freight Class Package: Not Applicable



   Product Label: N/A



15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

   OSHA Status: Not Listed



   TSCA Status: Not Listed



   Cercla reportable Quantity

   SARA Title III

    Section 302 Extremely

      Hazardous Substances: Not Listed



     Section 311/312

       Hazard categories: Not an OSHA hazardous material.



     Section 313

       Toxic Chemicals: Not Listed



   RCRA Status: Not Listed



   State Regulatory Information

   Component Name

    /CAS Number                         Concentration       State-Code





16. OTHER INFORMATION

   Reason For Issue: Regulatory Communication

   Prepared By: Steve Karl

   Approved By: Richard Scarsella

   Title: Director-Quality Administration

   Approval Date: August 26, 2008

   Supersedes Date: May 2007

        MSDS Number: NH2



Disclaimer: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are, the best of our knowledge, reliable and accurate; however no

warranty, either expressed or implied is made with respect thereto, nor will any liability be assumed for damages resultant from the use of the material

described.



It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. It is also the responsibility of the user to

maintain a safe workplace. The user should consider the health hazards and safety information provided herein as a guide and should take the necessary

steps to instruct employees and to develop work practice procedures to ensure a safe work environment.



This information is not intended as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to practice or infringe upon any patent of this Company or others

covering any process, composition of matter or use.