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SAFETY DATA SHEET
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Last changed: 2005-11-22 Internal No.: 02476 Replaces date: 2003-09-08
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND COMPANY
TRADE NAME PurMag
APPLICATION MgO.
PR no. 057031
Producer/importer SMA Magnesium AS
Address Herøya Industripark
Postal code 3908 Porsgrunn
Country Norge
Telephone +47 35 92 20 00
Fax +47 35 92 49 66
Contact pers. Torgeir Lunde
ISSUED BY Hydro Production Partner, Roar Eriksen
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
No Ingredient name EC No. CAS No. Conc. (wt%) Classificatio
n
1 Magnesium oxide 215-171-9 1309-48-4 65-95%
2 Magnesiumhydroxide 215-170-3 1309-42-8 1-26%
3 Calcium oxide 215-138-9 1305-78-8 1-3% Xi,41
4 Loss on ignition - 2-13%
Legend: T+=Very toxic, T=Toxic, C=Corrosive, Xn=Harmful, Xi=Irritant, E=Explosive, O=Oxidising, F+=Extremely flammable, F=Highly flammable,
N=Dangerous for the environment
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
Complete text to the R-phrases, see item 16.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL
The product is not subject to classification.
HEALTH
Irritating to eyes and skin.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Non-combustible.
ENVIRONMENT
Not supposed to be dangerous for the environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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GENERAL
Immediately move the patient from the source of exposure.General first aid. Move to fresh air, keep the patient warm and at rest.If
unconscious: Loosen tight clothing, place in stable position on one side.Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.Give
oxygen if breathing is difficult. First aid personnel should have special training in the administration of oxygen. If heart stops,
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provide cardiac massage.Contact a physician if necessary and show this safety data sheet.
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INHALATION
Have the person to blow his nose thoroughly and rinse mouth with water. Get medical advice if large amounts have been inhaled
or the patient experiences discomfort.
SKIN CONTACT
Before washing use a dry brush to remove dust from skin. Flush skin with large amounts of water. Get medical advice if irritation
persists.
EYE CONTACT
Flush immediately with lukewarm, running water for at least 15 minutes, also under the eyelids. Continue flushing until physician
takes over. It is important that the flushing is not discontinued too early.
INGESTION
Rinse mouth with water. Give 1-2 glasses of water to drink if the affected person is fully conscious. See a physician if large
amounts have been ingested.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Symptomatic treatment. In an emergency, contact the national Poisons Information Centre.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
The product is non-combustible.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Use appropriate protective equipment.Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Inform appropriate authorities if large amounts are involved.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Collect by mechanical means (shovel, sweep, vacuum etc.). Avoid generation and spreading of dust. Dispose of in accordance with
section 13. Small quantities may be flushed away with large amounts of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING ADVICE
Avoid dust formation. Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
STORAGE
Keep container dry.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ingredient name Cas nr. ppm mg/m3 Year Notes
Magnesium oxide 1309-48-4 8 h 10,0 2003
Calcium oxide 1305-78-8 8 h 2,0 2001
Nuisance dust, total
dust concentration
- 8 h 10,0 2001
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Provide good ventilation for operations which cause dust formation. MECHANICAL VENTILATION and LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION may be necessary. Eyewash facilities. Shower near the workplace. HYGIENIC ROUTINES: Wash hands before
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breaks and at the end of workday.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Wear particulate respirator if there is dust formation.Particulate filter P2 (fine particles).
HAND PROTECTION
Suitable glove material: Textile/leather or rubber/plastic.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear suitable protective clothing
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Powder.
Colour: White.
Odour:
Solubility: Soluble in diluted acids.
Melting point/range: > 2000 °C Density:
Expl. limit LEL-UEL%: Solubility in water: 6.2 mg/l (20 °C)
Vapour pressure: Saturation conc.:
Decomposition temp.: Rel. dens. sat. air (air=1):
pH solution: Boiling point/range: 3600 °C
Flash point: pH concentrate: 10.5
Molar weight: Viscosity:
Ignition temp.: Odour threshold value:
Rel.vap.dens.(air=1): Rel. evap. velocity:
Air reactive: Water reactive:
Bulk density 0.4-0.7 kg/dm³
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Liberation of heat in reaction with water.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Dust may irritate respratory tract and lungs.
SKIN CONTACT
Dust may cause irritation.
EYE CONTACT
Dust particles in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting.
INGESTION
Ingestion of the product may cause irritation and discomfort.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
MOBILITY
Disperses as dust. Not volatile.
DEGRADABILITY
Not persistent.
ECOTOXICITY
Quantitative information on ecological effects of this product is not available.
OTHER INFORMATION
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Dispose of according to all federal, state and local applicable regulations. The hazardous waste code below (EWC-code) is
instructive. The user will have to give the right code if the field of use varies.
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CATEGORY OF WASTE
Wastegroup number: 7132 - Bases, inorganic. EWC-code: 06 03 16 metallic oxides other than those mentioned in 06 03 15.
Information of wastenumber and EWC-code are only intended as a guide. The user have to decide the final wastegroup numbers
and EWC-codes based on the actual use of the product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classified as Dangerous Goods: Yes No N/A
OTHER INFORMATION
The product is not considered as dangerous goods.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classif.:
EC-Label Yes No N/A
COMPOSITION
Magnesium oxide (65-95%), Magnesiumhydroxide (1-26%), Calcium oxide (1-3%)
R-PHRASES
The product is not subject to classification.
S-PHRASES
S22 - Do not breathe dust.S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
REFERENCES
Norwegian substances list (Annex I) 2002 (Statens forurensningstilsyn, Arbeidstilsynet, Direktoratet for brann og elsikkerhet).
Norwegian occupational exposure limit values (Administrative normer for forurensning i arbeidsatmosfære (Arbeidstilsynet,
best.nr. 361)). ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA. Micromedex Tomes CPS System.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
VENDOR NOTES
* The safety data sheet has been approved in accordance with the regulations in force. Hydro Production Partner is not responsible
for any errors or deficiencies in the information received from the manufacturer/ supplier. The manufacturer/ supplier mentioned in
section 1 is legally responsible for the contents of the safety data sheet.
LIST OF RELEVANT R-PHRASES
Nr. R-Phrase text
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R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
ISSUED: 2003-09-08
REVISION HISTORY
Version Rev. date Responsible Changes
0.0.0 2003-09-08 R. Eriksen Issued 2003-09-08
0.1.0 2005-11-22 R. Eriksen Section 1,2
MSDS Status
Revision date: 2005-11-22 Controller: a118317 Status: Godkjent
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