ATOMERGIC CHEMETALS CORP -- MAGNESIUM METAL POWDER  -- 6810-00-935-5878
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM METAL POWDER
MSDS Date:12/03/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-935-5878
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ATOMERGIC CHEMETALS CORP
Address:222 SHERWOOD AVE.
City:FARMINGDALE
State:NY
ZIP:11735-1527
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-694-9000
Emergency Phone Num:516-694-9000
CAGE:1S133
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ATOMERGIC CHEMETALS CORP
Address:91 CAROLYN BLVD
Box:City:FARMINGDALE
State:NY
ZIP:11735-1527
Country:US
CAGE:1S133

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 430MG/DAY
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE TO MAGNESIUM METAL OR
    OXIDE DUST SHOULD BE A LOW HEALTH RISK BY INHALATION. EXPOSURE TO
    MAGNESIUM OXIDE FUMES CAN RESULT IN METAL FUME FEVER. CHRONIC: NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: CORNEAL ABRASION. INHALATION: TEMPORARY
    SYMPTOMS OF METAL FUME FEVER ARE FEVER, CHILLS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    AND MUSCULAR PAIN. MAGNESIUM METAL OR OXIDE DUST IS ONLY A NUISANCE
    DUST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF
    RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK.

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

First Aid:EYES: DO NOT FLUSH WITH WATER. REMOVE PARTICLES WITH COTTON
    TIP APPLICATOR. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. ONSET OF
    SYMPTOMS OCCURS 4-12 HOURS AFTER EXPOSURE. RECOVERY IS USUALLY
    COMPLETE IN  24-48 HOURS. INGESTION: NO PROBLEM. INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER FIRES WITH DRY GRAPHITE,TALC,DRY SAND,OR
    METAL CLASS D EXTINGUISHING AGENTS. DO NOT USE FOAM, HALOGENS OR
    CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS, WEAR SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. USE OF WATER ON MOLTEN OR BURNING MAGNESIUM WILL PRODUCE
    HYDROGEN GAS ON CONTACT AND MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE POWDER ARE EASILY IGNITED,AND BURN
    WITH INTENSE HEAT AND BRILLIANT WHITE FLAME;WEAR GLASSES. POWDERS
    MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE RESPIRATOR. AVOID DUSTING. USE
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS. CLEAN DRY POWDER MAY BE SWEPT GENTLY TO AVOID
    DUSTING AND PLACED IN CLEAN DRUMS AND SEALED. WET OR CONTAMINATED
    MATERIAL SHOULD BE PLACED IN VENT ED CONTAINERS AND MOVED TO A
    REMOTE AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:GROUND ALL HANDLING AND TRANSFERRING
    OPERATIONS. STORE IN DOT APPROVED CONTAINERS. AVOID DIRECT VIEWING
    OF MAGNESIUM FIRES AS EYE INJURY MAY RESULT.
Other Precautions:PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
    INDIVIDUALS REGULARLY EXPOSED TO DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
    CARTRIDGE IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVEL BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONSTANT CLEANUP AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2025F,1107C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F,650C
Vapor Pres:1 @1150F
Spec Gravity:1.74
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER GRAY METALLIC POWDER,NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,MOISTURE,ACIDS.MAGNESIUM REACTS WITH WATER OR ACIDS TO FORM
    HYDROGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAGNESIUM POWDER CAN BE IGNITED AT AIR
    TEMPERATURES BELOW 900F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAGNESIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. KEEP IN
    COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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