Mecaelah S.

Palaganas

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Reagent

Physical and
Chemical
Properties
Physical state and
appearance:
Solid
Molecular Weight:
246.46 g/mole
Boiling Point:
Not available.

Magnesium sulfate
heptahydrate crystals
(MgSO47H2O)

Melting Point:
Decomposes.
Specific Gravity:
1.67 (Water = 1)
Dispersion
Properties:
See solubility in
water.

Physical and Chemical Hazards

Proper Handling

First Aid

Potential Health Effects

Eye: May cause mild eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause
gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The
toxicological properties of this
substance have not been fully
investigated.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory
tract irritation. The toxicological
properties of this substance have
not been fully investigated.
Chronic: Exposure to high
concentrations may cause central
nervous system depression.

Handling: Wash thoroughly

after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with
adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation
and accumulation. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container
tightly closed. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation.

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water

for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Ingestion: Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get
medical aid. Do NOT induce
vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse
mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk
or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to
fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat
symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: The use of Calcium
gluconate to precipitate the oxalate
should be determined by only qualified
medical personnel.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large
quantities of water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
Ingestion: Ingestion is not a likely
route of exposure for Ammonia.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh
air. If not breathing, administer
artificial respiration. If breathing
is difficult, administer oxygen. Obtain
prompt medical attention.
Skin Contact: Flush affected area
with large quantities of water. Remove
contaminated clothing
immediately. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, remove contaminated

Storage: Store in a tightly

closed container. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible
substances.

Solubility:
Easily soluble in
cold water.

Physical state and

appearance:
Liquid

Concentrated
ammonia (NH3)

Molecular Weight:
17.031 g/mol
Taste: Alkaline
Odor: Pungent
Boiling Point:
-33.4C

Eye Contact: Exposure to

Ammonia can cause moderate to
severe eye irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion is not a likely
route of exposure for Ammonia.
Inhalation: Ammonia is severely
irritating to nose, throat, and lungs.
Symptoms may include burning
sensations, coughing, wheezing,
shortness of breath, headache and
nausea. Overexposure may also
cause central nervous system
effects including unconsciousness
and convulsions. Upper airway
damage is more likely and can

Storage:
Always store full cylinders in
upright position. Avoid
dragging, rolling or sliding
cylinders. Use trolleys for
handling. Cylinders should be
stored in a well ventilated
area on a hard dry surface.
Ventilation inlets should be
at ceiling and floor level.
Cylinders must be used on a
"first in - first out" basis.
Keep cylinders away from
sources of heat.

Waste Disposal
Dispose all excess
solutions into the
sink. Flush with
copious amount of
water.

Dispose all excess

solutions into the
sink. Flush with
copious amount of
water.

Melting Point:
-77.73C
Density:
0.73 kg/m3

Molecular Weight:
46.07 g/mol
Melting Point:
-114.1 C
Boiling Point:
78.5 C
Vapor Pressure:
59.3 mmHg at 25C
95% Ethanol
(C2H5OH)

Vapor Density:
1.59
Specific Gravity:
0.789 at 20 C
Solubility in
Water:
Soluble
Appearance and
Odor:
Clear, colorless
liquid, Alcohol odor

result in bronchospasm (closing of

the airway). Vocal chords are
particularly vulnerable to corrosive
effects of high concentrations.
Lower airway damage may result in
fluid build up and hemorrhage.
Death has occurred following a 5
minute exposure to 5000 ppm
Skin contact: Vapor contact may
cause irritation and burns. Contact
with liquid may cause freezing of
the tissue accompanied by
corrosive caustic action and
dehydration.

Keep away from children.

clothing and flush with plenty of

lukewarm water for several minutes.
Seek medical attention immediately.

Ingestion:
May cause dizziness, faintness,
drowsiness, decreased awareness
and responsiveness, euphoria,
abdominal discomfort, nausea,
vomiting, staggering gait, lack of
coordination and coma.

Usage precautions
Keep away from heat, sparks
and open flame.
Avoid spilling, skin and eye
contact.
Ventilate well, avoid
breathing vapours.
Use approved respirator if air
contamination is above
acceptable level.
Do not use contact lenses.

Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth if
victim is rapidly losing consciousness
or is unconscious or convulsing. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Have
victim drink about 250ml (8fl. oz.) of
water to dilute material in stomach. If
vomiting occurs naturally, have victim
lean forward to reduce risk of
aspiration.
Skin Contact:
Flush contaminated area with water
for at least 20 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing under running
water. Completely decontaminate
clothing before re-use, or discard. If
irritation occurs seek medical
attention.
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air. Artificial
respiration should be given if
breathing has stopped and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation if heart
has stopped. Oxygen may be given if
necessary.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with water for
at least 20 minutes, holding the eyelids
open.

Inhalation:
High vapor concentrations may
cause a burning sensation in the
throat and nose, stinging and
watering in the eyes. At
concentrations which cause
irritation, dizziness, faintness,
drowsiness, nausea and vomiting
may occur.
Eye Contact:
Severe eye irritant. Vapors can
irritate eyes. Eye damage from
contact with liquid is reversible and
proper treatment will result in
healing within a few days. Damage
is usually mild to moderate
conjunctivitis, seen mainly as
redness of the conjunctiva.

Storage
Flammable/combustible.
Keep away from oxidizers,
heat and flames.
May attack some plastics,
rubber and coatings.
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated
storage and closed
containers.
Ground the container and
transfer equipment to
eliminate static electric
sparks.
.

Dispose all excess

solutions into the
sink. Flush with
copious amount of
water.