ICSC 1197 - MAGNESIUM SULFATE

MAGNESIUM SULFATE	ICSC: 1197 (November 2010)
Magnesium sulphate

CAS #: 7487-88-9

EC Number: 231-298-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Store and dispose of according to local regulations. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry.
PACKAGING

MAGNESIUM SULFATE

ICSC: 1197

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC ODOURLESS WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including sulfur oxides.	Formula: MgSO₄ Molecular mass: 120.4 Decomposes at 1124°C Density: 2.66 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 30 (good)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
HYGROSCOPIC ODOURLESS WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including sulfur oxides.

Formula: MgSO₄
Molecular mass: 120.4
Decomposes at 1124°C
Density: 2.66 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 30 (good)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is also known as Epsom salt or bitter salt. Other CAS numbers: 14168-73-1 (monohydrate); 17830-05-6 (dihydrate); 15320-30-6 (trihydrate); 15244-29-8 (tetrahydrate); 17830-17-0 (pentahydrate); 17830-18-1 and 13778-97-7 (hexahydrate); 10034-99-8 (heptahydrate); 22189-08-8 (x-hydrate).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       MAGNESIUM SULFATE (JECFA Evaluation)