Magnesium chloride
Magnesium chloride anhydrous
MgCl2
Molecular mass: 95.2
ICSC # 0764
CAS # 7786-30-3
RTECS # OM2800000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Local exhaust.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety spectacles.
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Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
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Dry.
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Signal: Warning
May be harmful if swallowed
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
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:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 1412°C
Melting point: (rapid heating)
712°C
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Density: 2.3
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 54.3
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0764
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MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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