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Magnesium Hydroxide |
Sodium Hydroxide | |
Common Name | Magnesium Hydroxide, Milk of Magnesia | Sodium Hydroxide, Liquid Caustic Soda 50% |
GHS Signal Word | None Required | |
GHS Pictogram | None Required | Corrosive H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. P307+315: If exposed, get immediate medical attention. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release into the environment. Onset of symptoms may be delayed following exposure. |
DOT List DOT Placard |
Not Regulated None Required |
DOT 1824-154 (solution) CORROSIVE |
NFPA 704 | 0-0-0 |
3-0-1 CORROSIVE |
CDC – NIOSH | Not Listed | RTECS Number: WB4900000 |
TSCA (40 CFR 710) | ID 8137 CAS 1309-42-8 | ID 8150 CAS 1310-73-2 |
USA – RCRA | Not Listed | D002 (Corrosive Waste) Waste may be hazardous waste. |
USA – OSHA | Not Listed | OSHA Serious Violation for not wearing eye and face protection Standard 29 CFR 19100.133 (a) (1) – Substance 2260 |
USA – CERCLA Reportable Quantity |
Not Listed | 1000# as NaOH; 2000# = 1320 gallons @50% solids |
SARA Title III 311/312 | Not Listed | Acute Health Hazard |
Canadian: WHMIS | Domestic Substance List: Listed |
Ingredient Disclosure List: Listed Domestic Substance List: Listed Corrosive 1B, STOT-SE 3 |
Stability & Reactivity | Does not react violently with water. Stable. | Direct contact with water may cause a violent exothermic reaction. This material reacts violently with acids, organic halogen compounds and metals (zinc, tin, aluminum etc.) giving off highly flammable hydrogen gas. |