| CAS Number: | 7487-88-9 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011110 |
| Molecular Formula: | MgO4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 120.39 |
| Chemical Formula: | MgSO4 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Stability: hygroscopic
Physical Characteristics: melting point 1124°C dec., density 2.66
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Magnesium sulfate, anhydrous,99+% |
| Product Number: | 93-1255 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7487-88-9 |
| Formula: | MgSO4 |
| EINECS Number: | 231-298-2 |
| Chemical Family: | metal sulfate |
| Synonym: | Epsom salts, Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1) |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7487-88-9 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | No particular hazard associated with this material. May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire-fighting procedures required. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes of sulfur oxides. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 120.39 |
| Melting Point: | 1124 °C dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 2.66 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 26g/100cc (9 °C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | hygroscopic |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with moisture |
| Incompatibility: | none |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (human-man); TDLo: 428 mg/kg. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 351 mg/kg. Intravenous (human-woman); LDLo: 80 mg/kg/2M-I. Intraspinal (human-woman); TDLo: 20 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (rat); LD50: 1200 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LDLo: 5 gm/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 1029 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (mouse); LD50: 645 mg/kg. Oral (rabbit); LDLo: 3 gm/kg. Intravenous (human-woman); TDLo: 230 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); TDLo: 750 mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 10/08/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 12/27/2011 |