International Chemical Safety Cards

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 0764

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
Magnesium chloride
MgCl2
Molecular mass: 95.2
CAS # 7786-30-3
RTECS # OM2800000
ICSC # 0764
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. Sore throat.
Local exhaust.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN


EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Dry.

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ICSC: 0764 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 CHLORIDE ICSC: 0764

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, DELIQUESCENT, WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes when slowly heated to 300°C producing toxic and corrosive fumes including chlorine. Dissolves in water liberating a considerable amount of heat.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


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

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly by dispersing.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 1412°C
Melting point: 712°C (rapid heating)°C		 Relative density (water = 1): 2.3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 54.3
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0764 MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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