Kissner Salts & Chemicals
M.S.D.S. MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE,FLAKE
SECTION 1: PRODUCT INFORMATION
T.D.G. Classification ............... ............... ............................... Not regulated
UN Number ............................. ............... ............................... N/A
CAS #...................................... ............... ............................... 7791-18-6
Packing Group ........................ ............... ............................... N/A
Product Name ......................... ............... ............................... Magnesium Chloride, Flake
WHIMIS Classification ............ ............... ............................... This is not a controlled product
Chemical Formula................... ............... ............................... MgCl2.6H2O
Chemical Family ..................... ............... ............................... Inorganic
Product Use ............................ ............... ............................... N/A
Available Packaging................ ............... ............................... N/A
Supplier................................... ............... ............................... Kissner Salts & Chemicals 32 Cherry Blossom Rd Cambridge, Ontario
N3H 4R7 (519) 650-9998
Prepared by............................. ............... ............................... P.L. Sullivan/gh
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients .........% ............C.A.S. #.................. LD/50 ...................... ............... LC/50
Route, Species ...... ............... Route, Species
Hexahydrate............................45-47 ......7791-18-6............... 8100 mg/kg (oral,Rat) ............. N.Av.
Calcium Chloride.....................2-3 ..........10035-04-8............. 1000 mg/kg (oral,Rat) ............. N.Av.
Potassium Chloride.................0.5-1.0 ....7447-40-7............... 2430 mg/kg (oral,Rat) ............. N.Av.
Sodium Chloride .....................0.5-1.0 ....7647-14-5............... 3750 mg/kg (oral,Rat) ............. N.Av.
Water ......................................Balance ..7732-18-5............... ............................... ...............
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State ......................... ............... ............................... Flakes
Appearance & Odour .............. ............... ............................... White to grey scaly flakes without odour
Odour Threshold ..................... ............... ............................... N/A
Specific Gravity (Water = 1) ... ...............AT 68 degrees F = 1.6 g/cm3
Vapour Pressure (MMHG) ...... ............... ............................... AT 68 degrees F = 0.7
Vapour Density (Air = 1).......... ............... ............................... N/A
Evaporation Rate .................... ............... ............................... N/A
Boiling Point ............................ ............... ............................... 1412C
Freezing Point......................... ............... ............................... N/A
pH ........................................... ............... ............................... N/A
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution ........ ............................... N/A
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Hazardous Conditions............. ............... ............................... Not flammable
Fire Extinguishing Procedures ...............No special instructions. Product can be used to smother fires. Fire fighters should wear
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Flash Point .............................. ............... ............................... N/A
Upper Flammable Limit........... ............... ............................... N/A
Lower Flammable Limit ........... ............... ............................... N/A
Auto-ignition Temperature ...... ............... ............................... N/A
Hazardous Combustion Products ........... ............................... N/A
Sensitivity to mechanical impact ............. ............................... N/A
Sensitivity to Static Discharge. ...............N/A
Hazardous Combustion products............ ............................... N/A
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability ................... ............... ............................... Stable under normal conditions
Hazardous Polymerization ...... ............... ............................... Will not occur
Conditions of Reactivity .......... ............... ............................... N/A
Hazardous Decomposition...... ............... ............................... HCL (>1400 (c)) (eventually chlorine)
SECTION 6: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Route of entry into the body
Skin Contact............................ ............... ............................... May irritate damp skin.
Skin absorption ....................... ............... ............................... None
Eye Contact............................. ............... ............................... May cause eye irritation.
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M.S.D.S. MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE,FLAKE
Inhalation ................................ ............... ............................... Dust may irritate the nose and throat, causing coughing and chest
discomfort.
Ingestion ................................. ............... ............................... Abdominal cramps and/or diarrhea
Effects of acute exposure to product ...... ............................... Refer to route of entry.
Effects of chronic exposure to product.... ............................... May result in delayed liver and/or kidney damage.
Exposure limits........................ ............... ............................... N/A
Irritancy of product .................. ............... ............................... N/A
Sensitization of product........... ............... ............................... N/A
Carcinogenicity of product ...... ............... ............................... N/A
Reproductive toxicity............... ............... ............................... N/A
Teratogenicity.......................... ............... ............................... N/A
Mutagenicity............................ ............... ............................... N/A
Synergistic effects ................... ............... ............................... N/A
SECTION 7: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment required Wear protective gloves, dust mask, safety glasses and boots.
Specific Engineering controls required ... ............................... Ventilate adequately.
Spill/Leak Procedures ............ ............... ............................... Contain spill. Avoid dust accumulation, pick up, put in container.
Waste Disposal ....................... ............... ............................... In accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations.
Storage Needs ........................ ............... ............................... Store in a cool dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Normal storage conditions.
Handling procedures and equipment ...... ............................... Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Avoid getting in eyes.
Avoid chronic inhalation of dust. Minimize dust generation and
exposure. Use dust mask. Use adequate ventilation. Maintain a good
personal hygiene. The material is highly hygroscopic and deliquesces
above 30% relative atmospheric humidity. Must be stored under dry
conditions.
SECTION 8: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: .....................Flush eyes with abundant water.
SKIN CONTACT .....................Wash skin with soap and water.
INGESTION ............................Have victim drink two glasses of water. Induce vomiting if conscious. keep the person warm and
seek medical attention.
INHALATION ..........................Remove to fresh air.
SECTION 9: PREPARATION INFORMATION
Emergency Phone No. ............ ............... ............................... (613) 996-6666 (Canutec)
Date ........................................ ............... ............................... January 2005
The information is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no
representation, warranty or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to review this
information, satisfy themselves as to its suitability and completeness and pass on the information to its employees or customers.
Kissner Salt & Chemicals does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage, which may occur from the use of this information.
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