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[List of Chemicals] [Risk Notes] [Risk Phrases] [Safety Phrases] [Danger Symbols] |  |
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ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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| Inhalation |
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Local exhaust.
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Fresh air, rest.
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| Skin |
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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| Eyes |
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
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| 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).
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| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE |
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Dry.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |
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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 | |
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Decomposes below melting point: 1124°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.65 Solubility in water: good |
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| NOTES | |
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Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is also known as Epsom salts or bitter salts.
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