J T BAKER INC -- 2420/2410 MAGNESIUM TURNINGS  -- 6505-00F037060
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2420/2410 MAGNESIUM TURNINGS
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F037060
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, LEUKOCYTOSIS. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, TIGHTNESS & PAIN IN CHEST,
    COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
    GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/WATER. EYES : FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:1175F
Extinguishing Media:DRY SODA ASH, DRY SAND, EARTH
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM
    FIRE AREA W/OUT RISK. (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY W/WATER. CONTACT
    W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE/EXPLOSION. DUST MAY FORM
    EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF
    IGNITION SOURCES. DON'T HAVE FLARES, SMOKING & FLAMES IN AREA.
    W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER
    & COVER, REMOVE FROM AREA.	FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    AWAY FROM WATER/LOCATIONS WHERE WATER MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH
    FIRE. STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES/IGNITION SOURCES. USE
    W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DON'T BREATHE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP FUME/DUST LEVELS
    AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES CONT'D: DONT USE WATER/CHEMICAL FIRE
    EXTINGUISHERS. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
    BURNS W/A VERY BRIGHT FLAME, FIRE GLASSES MUST BE WORN.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2024F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F
Spec Gravity:1.74
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:SOLID SILVER METALLIC SHAVINGS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, WATER, HALOGENS, CYANIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS & OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE SOLID UN 1869.

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