Material Safety Data Sheet
Liquid Magnesium Nitrate
Mg(NO3)2
Revised: 10/10/2011
1.
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
:
Chemical formula :
Synonyms
:
Liquid Magnesium Nitrate
Mg(NO3)2
Magnesium nitrate solution
Emergency telephone number
2.
:
Supplier :
Aquasol Nutri
Aquasol House
7 Fick Street
Potchefstroom
018-294-8901
COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGEREDIENTS
Composition:
Name
Magnesium nitrate
3.
CAS No.
10377-60-3
%
35
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Physical state and appearance
:
Liquid (Clear, murky, slightly coloured)
Potential acute health effects :
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
-
Slightly hazardous (irritant).
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Hazardous in case of ingestion.
Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation.
Potential chronic health effects:
Carcinogenic effects
Mutagenic effects
Teratogenic effects
-
Not available
Not available
Not available
Medical conditions aggravated by prolonged exposure:
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical conditions.
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact
:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin contact
:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with
an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
In serious cases of skin contact, wash with disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin
with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation
:
If inhaled, move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
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Ingestion
5.
:
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or
waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flammability
:
Auto-ignition temperature
Flash points
Flammable limits
:
:
:
Flammable in presence of organic materials. Slightly flammable to flammable in
presence of reducing agents.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Products of combustion:
Carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2, ...)
Fire fighting media and instructions:
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small spill:
Absorb spilled product with inert material and place in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large spill:
Absorb spilled product with inert material and place in a convenient waste disposal container. Call for assistance on
disposal.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing fumes. Do not ingest. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from oxidising agents.
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal protection:
Eyes
Body
Respiratory
Hands
Feet
:
:
:
:
:
Splash goggles
Overalls
Dust respirator. Be sure to use approved or certified respirator or equivalent.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Gloves (impervious)
Boots
Personal protection in case of large spills:
Splash goggles, overalls, dust respirator, boots and gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient. Consult a specialist before handling this
product.
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9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPORTIES
Physical state
Colour
Odour
Density
pH
Boiling point
Melting point
10.
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Liquid
Clear, murky, slightly coloured.
Slight
3
1.33 g/cm
approx 6.3
Not available
Not available
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
Stability
Instability temperature
Conditions of instability
Incompatibility
:
:
:
:
Corrosivity
:
The product is stable. Product is an oxidising agent.
Not available
Organic material, dry reducing agents.
Slightly reactive with organic materials, alkalis. Product may undergo hazardous
decomposition, condensation or polymerisation, it may react violently with water
to emit toxic gasses or it may become self-reactive under conditions of shock or
increase in temperature or pressure.
Not available
Special remarks on reactivity:
Oxidising agent.
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity to animals
:
Chronic effects on humans :
Other toxic effects on human :
Not available
Not available
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), ingestion, inhalation, and eye contact.
Special remarks on toxicity to animals:
Not available.
Special remarks on chronic effects on humans:
Individuals with a pre-existing disease or history of illness involving the skin, eyes, lungs or liver may be at greater than
normal risk of developing adverse health effects when exposed to this material.
Special remarks on other toxic effects on humans:
No additional remark.
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFROMATION
Ecotoxicity
:
BOD5 and COD
Biodegradable/OECD
Mobility
Products of degradation
:
:
:
:
Non persistent. Non-cumulative when applied using normal agricultural practices.
Product will promote algae growth and may degrade water quality and taste.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available
Possibly long/short term degradation products to be expected.
Special remarks on the products of degradation:
No additional remarks
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste information :
Waste stream
:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental control
regulations.
No data available.
Consult local or regional authorities.
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14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number
:
1474
Land: Road / Railway:
ADR/RID Class
:
ADR Class 5.1: Oxidising substance, n.o.s. (Magnesium nitrate).
Sea:
IMDG Class
:
IMDG Class 5.1: Oxidising substance, n.o.s. (Magnesium nitrate).
Air:
IATA-DGR Class
:
IATA Class 5.1: Oxidising substance, n.o.s. (Magnesium nitrate).
15.
OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification
:
Oxidising agent / irritant
Risk Phrases
:
R38 – Irritating to skin
R41 – Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases
:
S2 – Keep out of reach of children
S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical
advice.
S38 – Wear eye/face protection.
S46 – If swallowed, seed medical advice immediately and show this document.
National Legislation
:
National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
Fire Brigade Service Act, 1987 (Act 99 of 1987)
Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)
Fertilizers, farm feeds, agricultural remedies and stock remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36
of 1947)
16.
OTHER INFORMATION / DISCLAIMER
This safety data sheet provides health and safety information. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information.
The product information in this sheet is, to the best of this company’s knowledge, correct as at the date of publication.
The user must be satisfied that the product is entirely suitable for the purpose for which it is being used. It is the user’s
obligation to determine and to ensure the conditions for the safe use of the material.
All information is given in good faith but without guarantee in respect of accuracy, and no responsibility is accepted for
errors or omissions of the consequences thereof.
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