ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- 24696-4, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE, (SUPDAT)  -- 6810-00N014703
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:24696-4, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE, (SUPDAT)
MSDS Date:02/22/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014703
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53202
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:7791-18-6
RTECS #:OM2975000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 8100 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESS. EXPOSURE  CAN CAUSE:STOMACH PAINS,
    VOMIT, DIARR.TARGET ORGAN(S):CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, KIDNEY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN:IMMED WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS
    DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. I NGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
    CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYS. WASH CONTAMD CLTHG BEFORE REUSE.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:IRRITATING TO EYES, RESP SYS & SKIN.
    WEAR SUITABLE PROT CLTHG. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES,
    ON SKIN, ON CLTHG. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR TRADE NAME/PART NO:99% ACS REAGENT.

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

Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
    SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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