Magnesium Hydroxide
Safety Procedures
Safety should be in the forefront of everyone's mind when handling hazardous products. When an accident or emergency occurs, it is very important to know what safety procedures should be used. We offer safety training and assistance to develop safety programs for your facility. Your health and safety is very important to us!
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Appearance & Odor: White, milky liquid with no odor

Health Hazards
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin: Immediately flush with plenty of clean, running water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Support breathing with artificial respiration if necessary.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water. Get medical attention.
Overexposure
Acute:
Can cause eye & skin irritation. May "caution" moderate irritant.
Overexposure
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation; otherwise same as for acute overexposure.

Employee Protection
Respiratory: None required under normal conditions.
Eye: Indirectly vented safety goggles.
Ventilation: None required under normal conditions.
Other: Washing facilities should be made available.
Fire & Explosion Hazards
Flammable levels: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Water, foam, carbon dioxide & dry chemical
Special Procedures: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective equipment.

Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Materials to Avoid: Acids
Conditions to Avoid: None

Spill or Leak Procedures
Spills: Contain spill. (For small spills, add dry material to contain.) Wearing recommended protective equipment, remove bulk of liquid; pick up and containerize for recovery or disposal. Flush area with water to remove residues.
Disposal: Dispose of according to applicable federal RCRA, state and local regulations. If disposed as shipped, it is not a hazardous waste as specified in 40 CFR 251. When empty, thoroughly rinse container with water before disposal.
We are providing this data for informational purposes only. If a person comes in contact with any of the chemicals mentioned, it is imperative to contact your local emergency personnel and/or a physician. This information is intended only as guidance for appropriate precautionary handling of the material and is believed to be accurate. Industrial Resources provides no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages. Users of these products are responsible for investigating and verifying the precautions and dangers involved in the application that they have chosen. Federal, state, municipal, and insurance requirements, and national safety codes must be followed and are not to be confused with the precautionary data.
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