International Chemical Safety Cards

MAGNESIUM CARBONATE ICSC: 0969
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
Magnesite
Carbonic acid, magnesium salt
MgCO3
Molecular mass: 84.3
CAS # 546-93-0
RTECS # OM2470000
ICSC # 0969
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION Cough.
Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES
Safety spectacles.

INGESTION


SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).
Separated from acids.

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ICSC: 0969 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 CARBONATE ICSC: 0969

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with acids liberating carbon dioxide gas.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 10 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1995-1996).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the lungs if the magnesite contains more than 1% crystalline silica.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point (decomposes): 350°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.95
 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: none
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
If magnesite contains >1% crystalline silica, also consult ICSC # 0808.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0969 MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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