ESM,INC. -- MAGNESIUM POWDER  -- 6810-01-124-7326
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM POWDER
MSDS Date:09/08/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-124-7326
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ESM,INC.
Box:128
City:VALENCIA
State:PA
ZIP:16059
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-898-1541 OR 812-273-6000 (DIST)
Emergency Phone Num:412-898-1541
CAGE:MO978
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ESM INC
Address:RT 8 AT COOPERSTOWN
Box:128
City:VALENCIA
State:PA
ZIP:16059
Country:US
Phone:412-898-1541
CAGE:0DKF6
Company Name:ESM,INC.
Box:128
City:VALENCIA
State:PA
ZIP:16059
Country:US
Phone:412-898-1541 OR 812-273-6000 (DIST)
CAGE:MO978
Company Name:MADISON CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:STATE RD 62
Box:125
City:MADISON
State:IN
ZIP:47250
Country:US
CAGE:60142

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CUTS,SCRATCHES,INFLAMMATORY
    REACTION;REDNESS & PAIN OF EYES;SORE THROAT,COUGHING;ABDOMINAL
    PAIN.  CHRONIC:DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CUTS AND SCRATCHES ON SKIN.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER;CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH
    WITH FLOWING WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY SAND;DO NOT USE WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL
    PROTECTION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SUSPENSION OF MAGNESIUM DUST IN AIR MAY
    CAUSE AN EXPLOSION;IRRITATION BECAUSE OF FUMES

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CLEAN UP USING
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND COLLECT IN STEEL DRUMS AND SEAL THEM AGAINST
    MOISTURE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA;AVOID
    DUSTING;NO SMOKING,SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF ABOVE
    TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:GOOD ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:FIRE RESISTANT,NON-STATIC GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER,SAFETY SHOES,APRON,EYE-WASH
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES;DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2030F/1110C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1202F
Vapor Pres:1 MM HG
Spec Gravity:1.74
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE(WATER REA
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY METAL;NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,HALOGENS,HF
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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