FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO -- MAGNESIUM OXIDE, TECHNICAL  -- 6810-00-104-1893
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM OXIDE, TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-104-1893
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
Fraction by Wt: >96%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRT.SKN:POSS DEHYDRATE. INHL:IF
    FUMES,METAL FUME FEVER POSS.INGEST:GI DIARR,CNS DEPRESS-SEESUPP

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/COPIUS WATER 15 MIN.SKN:WASH SOAP & WATER.
    INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. FUMES: GIVE ART RESP. CALL PHYSICIAN ALL
    CASES IF IRRT OR SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INGEST: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATE
    IF MASSIVE	INGEST SUSPECTED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT AND STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. AVOID
    DUST INHL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.AVOID
    FREQ/PROLONGED INHL OR CONTACT W/DUST.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MESA DUST RESPIRATOR AS CONDITIONS
    WARRANT
Ventilation:NONE STATED BY MFR
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,IMPERV
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQ'D BY MFR
Supplemental Safety and Health
ENTRY PER MSDS(NOT OSHA) DTD 3JULY80. TLV=10 MG/CUM ACGIH NUISANCE
    PARTICULATE. AS MGO FUMES TLV=10 MG/CUM ACGIH AND 15 MG/CUM OSHA
    CEILING.EFFECTS:LOST MUSCLE REFLEX, RESP FAILURE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=3600.C, 6512.F
Spec Gravity:3.6
Solubility in Water:INSOL
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACT W/PCL*5 AND CLF*3
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE STATED BY MFR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN APPROVED LANDFILL IAW LOCAL, STATE, FED
    REGS.

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