International Chemical Safety Cards MAGNESIUM OXIDE ICSC: 0504 MAGNESIUM OXIDE Calcined brucite Calcined magnesia Magnesia MgO Molecular mass: 40.3 CAS # 1309-48-4 RTECS # OM3850000 ICSC # 0504 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Not combustible. NO contact with halogens or strong acids. In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. EXPLOSION   EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! INHALATION Cough. See Notes. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. SKIN Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. EYES Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. INGESTION Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles). Separated from strong acids, halogens. Dry. SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0504 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards MAGNESIUM OXIDE ICSC: 0504 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: HYGROSCOPIC, FINE, WHITE POWDER. PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS: Reacts violently with halogens and strong acids. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs): TLV (as fume): 10 ppm; mg/m3 (ACGIH 1996). MAK: 6 ppm; mg/m3; (1996). MAK as fume: 6 ppm; mg/m3; (1996). ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol or fume and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance irritates the eyes and the nose. Inhalation of fume may cause metal fever. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling point: 3600°C Melting point: 2800°C Relative density (water = 1): 3.6 Solubility in water: poor

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Headache, cough, sweating, nausea and fever may be caused by exposure to freshly formed fumes. The symptoms of metal fume fever do not become manifest until 4-12 hours after exposure. Magcal, Maglite, Magox, Akro-Mag, Animag, Granmag, Magchem 100, Marmag are trade names.

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ICSC: 0504 MAGNESIUM OXIDE © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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