MAGNESIUM NITRATE
MSDS Number: M0169 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Magnesium Nitrate 6-Hydrate; Magnesium (II) nitrate,
hexahydrate; Nitric acid, magnesium salt, hexahydrate
CAS No.: 10377-60-3
Molecular Weight: 256.41
Chemical Formula: Mg(NO3)2 6H2O
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
2468, 2473
Mallinckrodt:
5026, 5998, 6002
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Magnesium Nitrate 10377-60-3 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Yellow (Reactive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
May cause irritation and burns to the respiratory tract; symptoms may
include coughing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
Large oral doses of nitrates may cause dizziness, abdominal pain, vomiting,
bloody diarrhea, weakness, convulsions, and collapse. May interfere with
blood's capability to carry oxygen (methemoglobinemia), as evidenced by
bluish color to skin and lips.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation and burns to the skin.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation. May be extremely irritating with possible burns to eye
tissue and permanent eye damage may result.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated small oral doses of nitrates may cause weakness, depression,
headache, and mental impairment. Chronic exposures may affect ability of
blood to carry oxygen, causing the lips and skin to turn blue.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician, immediately.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least
15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Call a physician
immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of
reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
Explosion:
Contact with oxidizable substances may cause extremely violent combustion.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a
suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does
not generate dust. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from
spilled material).
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Separate from combustible, organic, or any
other readily oxidizable materials. Do not store on wooden floors.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain
product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions
listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally
preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its
source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a
half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances
where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not
protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or
splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
White crystals.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
125g/100ml water
Density:
1.46
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
No information found.
Boiling Point:
330C (626F)
Melting Point:
89C (192F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen and toxic metal fumes may form when heated to
decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Dimethyl formamide, combustible, organic and oxidizable materials.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational
exposure.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Magnesium Nitrate (10377-60-3) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a
RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this
product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal
regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1474
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 200LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1474
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 200LB
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1474
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 200LB
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Magnesium Nitrate (10377-60-3) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Magnesium Nitrate (10377-60-3) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Magnesium Nitrate (10377-60-3) No No No Nitrate Cmpd
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Magnesium Nitrate (10377-60-3) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 1[T]
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Other: Oxidizer
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL
IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Label Precautions:
Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician
immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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