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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Identification:
Key: 00911
Name: Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous, 97% (titr.)
Catalog Numbers:
AC413480000, AC413480050, AC413485000
Synonyms:
Magnesium Sulfate; Epsom Salts
Company Identification (Europe):
Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA):
Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information in the US, call:
800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call:
+32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number, Europe:
+32 14 57 52 99
Emergency Number, US:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call:
800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887
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CAS# Chemical Name % EINECS# Haz Symbols Risk Phrases
7487-88-9 Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous 97% 231-298-2
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless to white crystals. Caution! Moisture sensitive. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory
and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: None known.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid
if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved
or equivalent), and full protective gear.
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Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use
with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Store protected from moisture.
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous none listed none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection
regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other
symptoms are experienced.
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Physical State: Crystals
Color: colorless to white
Odor: Odorless.
pH: neutral to litmus
Vapor Pressure: < .1 mm Hg @ 20
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.6500g/cm3
Molecular Formula: MgO4S
Molecular Weight: 120.37
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Explosive when heated with ethoxyethynl alcohols.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulfur oxide and sulfur dioxide, oxides of magnesium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
RTECS#:
CAS# 7487-88-9: OM4500000
LD50/LC50:
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Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
No data available.
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA
guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult
state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
US DOT
No information available
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Canadian TDG
No information available.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7487-88-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS# 7487-88-9: acute.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1
Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
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None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7487-88-9: 0
Canada
CAS# 7487-88-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List. WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 7487-88-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
MSDS Creation Date: 8/24/1997 Revision #3 Date: 3/18/2003
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we
make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we
assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third
party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the
company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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