MALLINCRODT, INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- MAGNESIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-00-264-8963
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:08/08/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8963
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCRODT, INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:LO010
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINCRODT, INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:LO010

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM NITRATE (HYDRATE)
CAS:13446-18-9
RTECS #:OM3756000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE-MILD IRRITATION TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SKIN-IRRITATION. EYE-IRRITATION TO THE
    CONJUNCTIVA. CHRONIC: REPEATED SMALL ORAL DOSES OF NITRATES MAY
    CAUSE WEAKNESS, DEPRESSION, HEADACHE & MENTAL  IMPAIRMENT.
    INGEST-ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE-COUGHING AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    INGESTION-DIZZINESS, VOMITING, BLOODY DIARRHEA, WEAKNESS,
    CONVULSIONS, AND COLLAPSE. SKIN-REDNESS AND PAIN. EYE-REDNESS AND
    PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHALE-MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF HARD
    TO BREATH GIVE OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST-INDUCE VOMITING BY
    GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER, OR MILK OR STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.
    CALL PH YSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH
    SKIN WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CALL
    PHYSICIAN. EYE-WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NON COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & BREATHING
    EQUIPMENT FOR HIGH-INTENSITY FIRE OR POTENTIAL EXPLOSIVE
    CONDITIONS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIAL MAY CAUSE
    EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. SWEEP UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING
    MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENT AREA & IN A
    TIGHTLY CLOSED CNTNER. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. SEPARATE
    FROM COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC OR OXIDIZER MATERIAL
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST
    IS APPARENT, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES, A
    SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAPTURES THE CONTAMINANT AT
    ITS SOURCE IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
    FACILITIES IN WORK AREA. WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HAND THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOM. 330C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:192F,89C
Solubility in Water:125
Appearance and Odor:WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE, COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC AND OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF NITRIC OXIDES
    WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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