MSDS

Mexico. Occupational Exposure Limit Values
FormValueTypeComponents
Magnesium oxide
(1309-48-4)
TWA 10 mg/m3 Fume.
Engineering controls
Ventilate as needed to control airborne dust.
Personal protective equipment
Eye / face protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin protection
It is a good industrial hygiene practice to minimize skin contact.
Respiratory protection
Wear respirator if there is dust formation. Wear NIOSH approved respirator with dust filter.
General hygiene
considerations
Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material
and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective
equipment to remove contaminants.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance
White to gray powder.
Color
Gray or white.
Odor
Odorless.
Odor threshold
Not available.
Physical state
Solid.
Form
Powder.
pH
10 - 11 10% aqueous slurry
Melting point
> 3800 °F (> 2093.3 °C)
Freezing point
Not available.
Boiling point
Not available.
Flash point
Not available.
Evaporation rate
Not available.
Flammability limits in air, upper,
% by volume
Not available.
Flammability limits in air, lower,
% by volume
Not available.
Vapor pressure
0 mmHg Approximate
Vapor density
Not available.
Specific gravity
0.64 - 1.1 Approximate
Solubility (water)
31 - 35 %
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
Not available.
Decomposition temperature
Not available.
Percent volatile
0 %
10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid
Not available.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Hydrofluoric acid. Halogens.
Hazardous decomposition
products
None known.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Will not occur.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute effects
Dust may irritate the eyes and the respiratory system.
Sensitization
No sensitizing effects known.
CPH MSDS NA
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905916 Version #: 02 Revision date: 01-19-2012 Print date: 01-19-2012