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Material Safety Data Sheet
Magnesium Citrate Dibasic Extra Pure

Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Magnesium Citrate Dibasic Extra Pure
Product name :
1.05904
Product code :
Magnesium Citrate Dibasic
Synonym :
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent.
Material uses :
EMD Chemicals Inc.
Manufacturer :
P.O. Box 70
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
856-423-6300 Technical Service
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Validation date : 4/19/2006.
: 6/22/2006.
Print date
: 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
In case of emergency
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week

Section 2. Hazards Identification
: Solid. (Powder.)
Physical state
: Odorless.
Odor
: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA/HCS status
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
: CAUTION!
Emergency overview
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
: Moderately irritating to eyes.
Eyes
: Moderately irritating to the skin.
Skin
: Moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity /
Reproductive toxicity
: Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or
Medical conditions
prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated exposure of
aggravated by over-
the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation.
exposure
See toxicological information (section 11)

Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
United States
Name CAS number % by Weight
Magnesium Citrate 7779-25-1 100

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Section 4. First Aid Measures
: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
Eye contact
the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical
attention.
: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.
Skin contact
Get medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
: Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if
Inhalation
breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen
by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-
to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. If unconscious, place
in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
: Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Move exposed person to fresh
Ingestion
air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed
person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person
feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit
does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get
medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as
a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Protection of first-aiders

Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
: No specific hazard.
Flammability of the product
Extinguishing media
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Suitable :
None known.
Not suitable :
Not available.
Special exposure hazards :
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special protective :
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
Personal precautions
suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.
: If emergency personnel are unavailable, vacuum or carefully scoop up spilled material
Methods for cleaning up
and place in an appropriate container for disposal by incineration. Avoid creating dusty
conditions and prevent wind dispersal.

Section 7. Handling and Storage
: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with
Handling
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
: No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
Engineering measures
control airborne levels. If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep
worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits.
Personal protection

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
Eyes
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts.
Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields
: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
Skin
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Body: Recommended: lab coat
: Use a properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with an approved standard if a
Respiratory
risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on
known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working
limits of the selected respirator.
: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
Hands
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary. Recommended: nitrile rubber
: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
Hygiene measures
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate
techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid. (Powder.)
Physical state :
White.
Color :
Odorless.
Odor :
Mg3C12H10O14
Molecular formula :

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability and reactivity
: Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials and acids.
Incompatibility with various
substances
: MgOx
Hazardous decomposition
products
: Will not occur.
Hazardous polymerization

Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity data
: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation (lung
Other toxic effects on
irritant).
humans
Specific effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity /
Reproductive toxicity
Sensitization
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion :
Moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation :
Moderately irritating to eyes.
Eyes :
Moderately irritating to the skin.
Skin :

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Section 12. Ecological Information
Environmental precautions : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water. Some metallic oxides.
Products of degradation
Toxicity of the products of : The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
biodegradation

Section 13. Disposal Considerations
: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid
Waste disposal
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times
comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any regional local authority requirements.
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. Local
regulations may be more stringent than regional or national requirements.

The information presented below only applies to the material as supplied. The identification based on
characteristic(s) or listing may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the
responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to
determine the proper waste identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations.

Refer to Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE and Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
for additional handling information and protection of employees.

Section 14. Transport Information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class PG* Label Additional
information name information
- CHEMICALS, N.O.S. - - Not available.
DOT Classification

PG* : Packing group

Section 15. Regulatory Information
United States
: Irritating material
HCS Classification
: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Listed
U.S. Federal regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No
products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
: No products were found.
State regulations
Canada

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Section 15. Regulatory Information
: Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
WHMIS (Canada)
: CEPA NDSL: Magnesium Citrate
CEPA DSL/CEPA NDSL
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
EU regulations
: This product is not classified according to EU legislation.
Risk phrases
International regulations
: Australia (NICNAS): Magnesium Citrate
International lists

China: Magnesium Citrate

Korea (TCCL): Magnesium Citrate

Section 16. Other Information
: CAUTION!
Label requirements
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Health 1 0 Instability
Special

Notice to reader
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable,
are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling
of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these
data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of
suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these
materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EM CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION
HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.

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