MAGNESIUM SULFATE (ICSC)

MAGNESIUM SULFATE	ICSC: 1197

Date of Peer Review: October 1994

Magnesium sulphate

CAS #	7487-88-9	MgSO₄
RTECS #	OM4500000	Molecular mass: 120.4
UN #
EC/EINECS #	231-298-2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then wash away with plenty of water (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Dry.

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MAGNESIUM SULFATE

ICSC: 1197

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH BITTER SALINE TASTE.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning giving off toxic and corrosive vapours such as sulfur oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Decomposes below melting point: 1124°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.65
Solubility in water: good

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is also known as Epsom salts or bitter salts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       MAGNESIUM SULFATE (JECFA Evaluation)