International Chemical Safety Cards

MAGNESIUM SULFATE ICSC: 1197

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Magnesium sulphate
MgSO4
Molecular mass: 120.4
CAS # 7487-88-9
RTECS # OM4500000
ICSC # 1197
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


INHALATION
Local exhaust.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN

Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then wash away with plenty of water (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).
Dry.

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ICSC: 1197 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

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH BITTER SALINE TASTE.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning giving off toxic and corrosive vapours such as sulfur oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:


EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Decomposes below melting point: 1124°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.65		 Solubility in water: good
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is also known as Epsom salts or bitter salts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1197 MAGNESIUM SULFATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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