MALLINCKRODT INC,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00N010362
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:08/09/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N010362
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== 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

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE.
CAS:1309-42-8
RTECS #:OM3570000
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE
    REDNESS.INGESTION:MAY CAUSE DIARRHEA.MASSIVE OVERDOSES MAY CAUSE
    DANGEROUS AND EVEN FATAL INTOXICATIONS.SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE
    NAUSEA,VOMITING,GENERAL DISCO MFORT AND CONFUSION.INHAL:INHALING
    DUSTMAY CAUSE NAUSEA,IRRIT TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES,SORE
    THROAT,COUGH,HEADACHE,& FEVER.

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

First Aid:EYES:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.IF IRRIT
    DEVELOPS,GET MED ATTN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHING,WASH WITH SOAP OR
    MILD DETERGENT & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MED ATTN IF IRRIT
    DEVELOP S OR PERSISTS.INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO
    DILUTE.IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE INGESTED,GET MEDICAL
    ADVICE.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY.

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

Flash Point:N/K 
Lower Limits:N/K 
Upper Limits:N/K 
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.NO HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL.VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINER.STORE IN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
    FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE
    CHEMICAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW LEVEL OFCONCERN .
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:PROMPTLY REMOVE CHEMICAL FROM SKIN,EYES,AND
    CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:DECOMPOSES AT APPROX 350C,APPROX 662F.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE SUPP
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:2.36 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:PRACTICALLY INSOL
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,MALEIC ANHYDRIDE AND POTASSIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

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

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