SDS

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 and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Crystalline.
Physical state
Solid.
Form
Crystalline.
Color
White
Odor
Odorless
Odor threshold
Not available.
pH
9 - 10 (Basic)
Melting point/freezing point
Not available.
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
Not applicable
Pour point
Not available.
Specific gravity
1.57 (H2O = 1)
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Not available.
Flash point
Not available.
Evaporation rate
Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower
(%)
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Not available.
Not available.
Explosive limit - lower (%)
Not available.
Explosive limit - upper (%)
Not available.
Vapor pressure
0.09 kPa (0.7 mmHg) @ 68°C
< 0 kPa at 25 °C
Vapor density
Not available.
Relative density
Not available.
Solubility(ies)
Soluble
Auto-ignition temperature
Not available.
Decomposition temperature
Not available.
Viscosity
Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, metals in presence of moisture.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid
Contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible materials
Acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Metals.
Hazardous decomposition
products
May include and are not limited to: Hydrogen chloride. Chlorine gas. Oxides of magnesium.
11. Toxicological Information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Ingestion
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation
No adverse effects due to inhalation are expected.
Skin contact
No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected.
Eye contact
Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.
Symptoms related to the
physical, chemical and
toxicological characteristics
Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.
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Issue date 12-January-2015