MAGNESIUM CITRATE 1KG by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name Magnesium Citrate Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) N/A Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Skin Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2 Signal Word Warning Hazard Statement(s) H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation Pictogram(s) Precautionary Statement(s) P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comf ortable f or breathing. P305+P338+P351 IF IN EYES Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. P405 Store locked up. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Not applicable Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name Magnesium Citrate Common Name Magnesium Citrate CAS Number 3344-18-1 Material Percent CAS Magnesium Citrate 14.5-16.4% 3344-18-1 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Indication of the immediate medical attention and special treatment needed????Increased dif f iculty in breathing. If Inhaled Obtain medical attention. Remove patient from exposure. Give oxygen if breathing dif f icult. Apply artif icial respiration if necessary. In Case of Skin Contact Obtain medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash af f ected skin with water or soap and water. In Case of Eye Contact Obtain medical attention. If substance has got into the eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water f or at least 15 minutes. If Swallowed Obtain immediate medical attention. If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Most Important Symptoms and Effects Irritation, Coughing, Increased dif f iculty in breathing. Page 1 of 4 Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol resistant f oam or waterspray.As appropriate f or surrounding f ire. Do not use water jet. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant vapours.(Nitrogen oxides) Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant vapours.(Nitrogen oxides) Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Put on protective clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts Methods and Materials Used for Containment Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses. Vacuum or sweep up spilled material. Avoid generation of dust. Transf er to a lidded container f or disposal or recovery. To be disposed of as hazardous waste. Cleanup Procedures Vacuum or sweep up spilled material. Avoid generation of dust. Transf er to a lidded container f or disposal or recovery. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Follow the principles of good occupational hygiene to control personal exposures. Conditions for Safe Storage Keep container tightly closed, dry and in a cool wellventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Storage Condition Tightly sealed in a clean, cool, dry location. Incompatible materials Strong oxidising agents. Other inf ormation Avoid prolonged storage. Use as soon as possible. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters Occupational Exposure Limits???? LTEL (8 hr TWAmg/m³) LTEL (8 hr TWAmg/m³) WEL:Workplace Exposure Limit (UK HSE EH40) 10 mg/m3 (Respirable Dust) 4 mg/m3 (Inhalable Dust) Appropriate Engineering Controls Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the occupational exposure limit is not exceeded. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Saf ety spectacles. Minimum standard EN166. PPE - Skin Protection Plastic or rubber gloves Minimum standard EN374-3. Apron or other light protective clothing and boots. PPE - Body Protection Plastic or rubber gloves Minimum standard EN374-3. Apron or other light protective clothing and boots. PPE - Respiratory Protection Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction. Where engineering controls are not f itted or inadequate wear suitable respiratory protective equipment. A suitable dust mask or dust respirator with f ilter type P (EN143 or EN405) may be appropriate. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance White or slightly yellow powder Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits No data available Odor No data available Vapor Pressure No data available Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density No data available pH (5%solu) 5.0-9.0 Relative Density No data available Melting Point/Freezing Point No data available Solubility No data available Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range No data available Flash Point No data available Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient No data available Auto-Ignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Page 2 of 4 Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity This product is hygroscopic. Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None known. Conditions to Avoid Protect from moisture. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidising agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral Ingestion LD50 :> 5000 mg/kg (rat) Acute Toxicity - Inhalation No inf ormation available Acute Toxicity - Dermal No inf ormation available Acute Toxicity - Eye No data available Skin Corrosion/Irritation Dust may cause irritation Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Dust may have irritant ef f ect on eyes Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation It is not a skin sensitizer. (Calculated) Germ Cell Mutagenicity There is no evidence of mutagenic potential Carcinogenicity IARC No evidence of carcinogenicity. Carcinogenicity ACGIH No evidence of carcinogenicity. Carcinogenicity NTP No evidence of carcinogenicity. Carcinogenicity OSHA No evidence of carcinogenicity. Reproductive Toxicity No evidence of reproductive toxicity. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Inhalation : Dust is irritant to the respiratory tract. Coughing Ingestion : Low oral toxicity, but ingestion may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure No known long term hazards are associated with the use of this material. Aspiration Hazard No data available Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity (Algae) (72hrs) EC50 : 1042 mg/l (Selenastrum) (Calculated) Persistence and Degradability Readily biodegradable Bio-accumulative Potential The product has no potential f or bioaccumulation. Mobility in Soil The substance is predicted to have high mobility in soil. Other Adverse Effects Not classif ied as PBT or vPvB. Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Material to be disposed of as hazardous waste. Incinerate under approved controlled conditions, using incinerators suitable f or the disposal of noxious chemical waste. Consult an accredited waste disposal contractor or the local authority f or advice. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Material to be disposed of as hazardous waste. Incinerate under approved controlled conditions, using incinerators suitable f or the disposal of noxious chemical waste. Consult an accredited waste disposal contractor or the local authority f or advice. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Section 14: Transport Information UN Number Not dangerous goods UN Proper Shipping Name N/A Transport Hazard Class(es) N/A Packaging Group N/A Environmental Hazards Not classif ied as a Marine Pollutant. Page 3 of 4 Section 15: Regulatory Information EU regulations Authorisations and/or restrictions on use None anticipated National regulations None assigned Chemical Saf ety Assessment No Chemical Saf ety Assessment (CSA) has been carried out Section 16: Other Information Additional Information Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/07/2019 11:50 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 4 of 4
