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Heavy Magnesium Carbonate
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE SUPPLIER
Product Name
: Heavy Magnesium Carbonate
Manufacturer
Company Name
Address
Telephone number
: Kyowa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
: 4035 Hayashida-cho, Sakaide, Kagawa, 762-0012, Japan
: +81-(0) 877-47-0011
Emergency telephone number
Kyowa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Telephone No. +81-(0) 877-47-4704 (Quality Assurance Dept.)
Facsimile No. +81-(0) 877-47-4724
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Physicochemical Hazards
Explosives
Flammable gases
Flammable aerosol
Oxidizing gases
Gases under pressure
Flammable liquids
Flammable solids
Self-reactive substance and mixtures
Pyrophoric liquids
Pyrophoric solids
Self-heating substance and mixtures
Substance and mixtures which, in contact with water,
emits flammable gases
Oxidizing liquids
Oxidizing solids
Organic peroxides
Corrosive to metals
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Out of classification
Out of classification
Out of classification
Out of classification
Out of classification
Out of classification
Not classified
Out of classification
Out of classification
Not classified
Not classified
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Not classified
Out of classification
Not classified
Out of classification
Not classified
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Health hazards
Acute toxicity (oral)
Acute toxicity (dermal)
Acute toxicity (gases)
Acute toxicity (vapor)
Acute toxicity (dust and mists)
Skin corrosion / irritation
Serious eye damage / eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure)
Specific target organ systemic toxicity (repeated exposure)
Aspiration hazard
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Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Out of classification
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute)
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic)
Hazardous to the Ozone Layer
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Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Not classified
Labeling elements
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Nothing
Other hazard
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
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May cause symptoms of mucus irritation, cough
Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation
May irritate mucus membranes
No symptoms occur at low dose levels but there may be nausea,
vomiting at high dose levels
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical name
Magnesium Carbonate
Synonym(s)
EC No.
TSCA
Wt%
95～100
CAS registry #
546-93-0 (Magnesium Carbonate)
1309-42-8 (Magnesium Hydroxide)
Magnesium Carbonate-Magnesium Hydroxide
2089159 (Magnesium Carbonate)
2151703 (Magnesium Hydroxide)
Registered
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
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Eye contact
Skin contact
Ingestion
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Note to physician
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Remove the exposed individual into fresh air and make him blow his
nose and gargle.
Flash with clean water.
Wash with water.
Rinse mouth. In case of large amount, drink large quantity of water and
induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
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This product is non- flammable.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal.
Land spill
: Sweep together and dispose according to the laws of your country.
Water spill
: Collect together and dispose according to the laws of your country.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
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Storage
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It is better to wear proper protective equipment not to contact with skin or
inhale the dust.
This material should be stored in a dry place and the bag must be tightly
closed after use because of its hygroscopicity. This material must not close
the odorous substances and volatile substances, because of its sorbability.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye / Face Protection
Skin Protection
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Prevent dispersion of dust.
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Respiratory Protection
Exposure Guidelines
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Safety Glasses
Working clothes and rubber gloves
(Nothing of particular protection)
Dust mask
Not established
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Odour
Odour threshold
pH
Melting point
Initial boiling point
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Vapour pressure
Vapour density
Relative density
Solubility
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
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White powder
No information
No information
No information
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3600℃(MgO)
No information
No information
No information
No information
No information
No information
2.2
Insoluble in water. Soluble in mineral acid.
No information
No information
250℃
No information
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Conditions to avoid
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Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous reactions
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Stable under normal conditions
Wet or high temperature
Strong acid
Nothing
Will not occur
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Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation
If contacted with eyes, eyes are irritated
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May cause symptoms of mucus irritation, cough
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation
Eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
STOST-single exposure
STOST-repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Persistence and degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Other adverse effects
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In accordance with the laws of your country.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NA
UN No.
ADR/RID
IMO-IMDG code
Hazard Label(s)
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Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Unnecessary
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This material is classified as follows and labeled accordingly.
Symbol(s)
R Phrase (s)
S Phrase (s)
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Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
Please refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
No specific notes.
This information is furnished without warranty, express or implied, except that it is accurate to the best
knowledge of Kyowa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. It relates only to the specific material designated herein,
and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process. Kyowa Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd. assumes no legal responsibility for use of or reliance upon this information.