MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. Product and Company Identification
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Product Name Magnesium Chloride Aqueous Solution
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Mixture
CAS #
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Dust supression, deicing, general industrial, and speciality uses.
Product use
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Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation
Manufacturer
9900 West 109th Street, Suite 600
Overland Park, KS 66210 US
Phone: 913-344-9200
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Compass Minerals International
Supplier
9900 West 109th Street, Suite 600
Overland Park, KS 66210 US
Phone: 913-344-9200
Website: www.compassminerals.com
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1-800-424-9300
CHEMTREC
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1-613-996-6666
CANUTEC
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LEGEND Health / 1
0
HMIS/NFPA
Flammability 0
Severe 4
1 0
Serious 3
Physical Hazard 0
Moderate 2
Slight 1 Personal Protection
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Minimal 0
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2. Hazards Identification
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CAUTION
Emergency overview
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
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Potential short term health effects
Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Routes of exposure
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May cause irritation.
Eyes
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Non-irritating to the skin.
Skin
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May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation
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May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
Ingestion
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Not available
Target organs
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None known.
Chronic effects
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Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and
Signs and symptoms
vomiting.
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3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient(s) CAS # Percent
Water 7732-18-5 40 - 70
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate 7791-18-6 15 - 40
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4. First Aid Measures
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First aid procedures
Flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue flushing.
Eye contact
Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
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Flush with cool water. Wash with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation
Skin contact
develops.
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If symptoms develop move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical
Inhalation
attention.
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Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, then drink one or two glasses of water.
Ingestion
Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, or is
convulsing.
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None Available.
General advice
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
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Not flammable by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Flammable properties
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Extinguishing media
Treat for surrounding material.
Suitable extinguishing media
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Unsuitable extinguishing media Not available
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Protection of firefighters
Not available
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
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Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing
Protective equipment for
apparatus.
firefighters
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May include and are not limited to: Halogenated compounds. Hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous combustion products
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Explosion data
Not available
Sensitivity to mechanical
impact
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Not available
Sensitivity to static discharge
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6. Accidental Release Measures
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Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Small spills may be
Personal precautions
absorbed with non-reactive absorbent and placed in suitable, covered, labelled
containers. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the affected surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority requirements.
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None necessary.
Methods for containment
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Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Small spills may be
Methods for cleaning up
absorbed with non-reactive absorbent and placed in suitable, covered, labelled
containers. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the affected surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority requirements.
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7. Handling and Storage
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Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Avoid breathing vapors
Handling
or mists of this product.
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Keep out of reach of children. Store in a closed container away from incompatible
Storage
materials.
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
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Exposure limits
Ingredient(s) Exposure Limits
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
Water ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
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TWA PEL: No specific limits have been established for magnesium chloride (a soluble
Engineering controls
substance). As a guideline, OSHA (United States) has established the following limits
which are generally recognized for inert or nuisance dust. Particulates Not Otherwise
Regulated (PNOR): 5mg/cu.m. Respirable Dust 8-Hour TWA PEL, 15mg/cu.m. Total
Dust 8-Hour TWA PEL.
TWA TLV: No specific limits have been established for magnesium chloride (a soluble
substance). As a guideline, ACGIH (United States) has established the following limits
which are generally recognized for inert or nuisance dust. Particulates (insolubles) Not
Otherwise Classified (PNOC): 10mg/cu.m. Inhalable Particulate 8-Hours TWA TLV,
3mg/cu.m. Respirable Particulate TWA TLV.
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
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Personal protective equipment
Safety glasses or goggles.
Eye / face protection
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Rubber gloves. Confirm with a reputable supplier first.
Hand protection
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As required by employer code.
Skin and body protection
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Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use an approved NIOSH respirator
Respiratory protection
or NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece.
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General hygiene considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using do
not eat or drink. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
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9. Physical & Chemical Properties
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Liquid.
Appearance
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Colourless to light amber.
Color
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Liquid
Form
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Odorless.
Odor
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Not available
Odor threshold
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Liquid
Physical state
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7 - 9 (5% solution)
pH
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Not available
Melting point
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-18.33 掳C (-1 掳F) (30% solution, periodically mixed to ensure homogeneity)
Freezing point
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107.22 掳C (224.99 掳F)
Boiling point
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None
Flash point
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Not available
Evaporation rate
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Not applicable
Flammability limits in air, lower, %
by volume
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Not applicable
Flammability limits in air, upper, %
by volume
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Not available
Vapor pressure
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Not available
Vapor density
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1.24 - 1.34 (H2O = 1)
Specific gravity
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Not available
Octanol/water coefficient
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Easily soluble in cold water, hot water, methanol, acetone.
Solubility (H2O)
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Not available
Auto-ignition temperature
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Not available
Percent volatile
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10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
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Stable.
Chemical stability
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Do not mix with other chemicals.
Conditions to avoid
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Oxidizing agents. Acids.
Incompatible materials
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Hazardous decomposition products May include and are not limited to: Halogenated compounds. Hydrogen chloride.
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Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
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11. Toxicological Information
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Component analysis - LC50
Ingredient(s) LC50
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate Not available
Water Not available
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Component analysis - Oral LD50
Ingredient(s) LD50
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate 8100 mg/kg rat; 7600 mg/kg mouse
Water 14500 mg/kg rat
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Effects of acute exposure
May cause irritation.
Eye
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Non-irritating to the skin.
Skin
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May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation
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May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
Ingestion
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Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Sensitization
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Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Chronic effects
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Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Carcinogenicity
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Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Mutagenicity
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Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Reproductive effects
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Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Teratogenicity
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12. Ecological Information
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Maybe harmful to freshwater aquatic species and to plants that are not saline tolerant.
Ecotoxicity
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Not available
Environmental effects
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Not available
Aquatic toxicity
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Not available
Persistence / degradability
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Not available
Bioaccumulation / accumulation
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Not available
Partition coefficient
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Not available
Mobility in environmental media
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Not available
Chemical fate information
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13. Disposal Considerations
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Not available
Waste codes
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Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state/provincial and local
Disposal instructions
environmental control regulations.
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Not available
Waste from residues / unused
products
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Not available
Contaminated packaging
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14. Transport Information
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Department of Transportation (DOT)
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
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15. Regulatory Information
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This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Canadian federal regulations
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
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This product is not known to be a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA
US Federal regulations
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
CERCLA/SARA Hazardous Substances - Not applicable.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
No
29 CFR 1910.1200 hazardous
chemical
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CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity
None
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Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Immediate Hazard - No
Hazard categories
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
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No
Section 302 extremely
hazardous substance
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Section 311 hazardous chemical No
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Not available
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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Not available
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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Not available
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
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Not available
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
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Not available
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
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Not Controlled
WHMIS status
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This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause
State regulations
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Inventory name
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
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16. Other Information
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Information contained herein was obtained from sources considered technically accurate
Disclaimer
and reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure full disclosure of product
hazards, in some cases data is not available and is so stated. Since conditions of actual
product use are beyond control of the supplier, it is assumed that users of this material
have been fully trained according to the requirements of all applicable legislation and
regulatory instruments. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and supplier will not
be liable for any losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the
use of or reliance on any information contained in this document.
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05-Jan-2007
Issue date
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15-Jan-2006
Effective date
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15-Jan-2009
Expiry date
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