MSDS Number: p16076vs

  1. Product Identification
    Product Name: epsom salt magnesium sulfate
    MSDS#: p16076vs
    Date Issued: 01/18/02
    Issued By: 008808
    Sales Name: epsom salt magnesium sulfate
    Chemical Name: magnesium sulfate, heptahydrate
    TSCA CAS Registry No:. 7487-88-9, 7732-18-5
    (Hydrates are considered under TSCA as mixtures of the anhydrous salt and water)
    DOT Hazard Class: N.A.
    DOT Shipping Name: N.A.
  2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
    Appearance & Odor: colorless transparent crystals. Odorless.
    Specific gravity (liquids only): N.A. (Bulk density is 1.05)
    Solubility in water: appreciable.
    Vapor pressure (mm hg at f, nonaqueous liquids only): N.A.
    Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 100, nonaqueous liquids only): N.A.
    Solids content: N.A.
    Boiling point (f, nonaqueous liquids only ): N.A.
    Vapor density (nonaqueous liquids only): N.A.
    Ph (aqueous liquids only): N.A.

  3. Hazards Identification
    Eye Contact: May cause irritation.
    Skin Contact: No adverse effects known or suspected.
    Inhalation: May cause irritation.
    Ingestion: Causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
    Chronic hazard: No known chronic hazards. Not listed by OSHA, NTP or IARC as a carcinogen.

    Signs and symptoms of Exposure: Sneezing and dryness of mucous membranes (inhalation). Pain, redness and tearing (eye exposure). Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea (ingestion).

    Medical conditions aggravated by Exposure:     Ingestion of large amounts by persons with impaired renal function may cause serious systemic effects.
  4. First Aid Measures
    First Aid Procedures: Induce vomiting a large amounts are ingested. Call a physician.
  5. Fire Fighting Measures
    Flash Point (f): N.A. (Material is non-combustible)
    Flammable Limits (vapor in air, vol.%): N.A.
    Fire Extinguishing Media: N.A.
    Special fire fighting procedure & use positive pressure supplied air breathing apparatus.

    Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: At very high temperatures, magnesium oxide, sulfur dioxide, and sulfur trioxide may be generated.
  6. Accidental Release Measures
    Environmental Hazard: no adverse effects known or suspected. Not a listed toxic chemical under SARA title 111, 302, 304, or 313.

    Spillage: sweep, scoop, or vacuum discharged material.

    Waste Disposal Method: not a RCRA hazardous waste. Dissolve in large excess of water and sewer, or landfill according to local, state and federal regulations.
  7. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
    Respiratory Protection: N.A.

    Gloves: N.A.

    Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles.

    Other Protective Equipment: Safety shower and eyewash fountain should be within direct access.

    Personal hygiene: Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.

    Engineering control: Use with adequate ventilation.
  8. Physical and Chemical Properties
    Appearance & Odor: colorless transparent crystals. Odorless.
    Specific Gravity(liquids only): N.A. (Bulk density is 1.05)
    Solubility in Water: appreciable.
    Vapor Pressure (mm hg at f, nonaqueous liquids only): N.A.
    Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate = 100, nonaqueous liquids only): N.A.
    Solids Content: N.A.
    Boiling Point (f, nonaqueous liquids only ): N.A.
    Vapor density (nonaqueous liquids only): N.A.
    pH (aqueous liquids only) N.A.
  9. Stability and Reactivity
    Stability: Stable.
    Conditions to Avoid: N.A.
    Incompatibility (materials to avoid): N.A.
    Hazardous decomposition products: At very high temperatures, magnesium oxide, sulfur dioxide, and sulfur trioxide may be generated.
  10. Substances for which Standards have been set
    OSHA permissible exposure limit or ACGIH threshold limit value have not been established. The manufacturer recommended ceiling limit 5mg/m3 respirable dust/mist.

    Exposure Analyst Methods: respirable sampler or midget impinger see: j. Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc., 28:554 (1967)

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    Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a product specification. For product specification information refer to a product specification sheet and/or a certificate of analysis. These can be obtained from CQ Concepts

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