MagSil PR – Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Quick Facts

• Product Name: MagSil PR
• Synonyms: Activated Magnesium Silicate, MgO₃Si
• CAS Number: Mixture
• Type: Adsorbent, Filter Aid, Lipid Separation Medium
• Supplier: Carbon Chemistry Ltd.
• Address: 34501 E Quincy Ave Bldg 28, Watkins, CO 80137
• Phone: +1 (888) 446-8421
• Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC CCN832309 (800-424-9300, 24-hour)
• GHS Classification: Eye Irritation – Category 2A
• Signal Word: Warning
• NFPA Ratings: Health (1), Flammability (0), Physical Hazard (0)

Hazards & Safety

• Hazard Statements:
  
  • H319: May cause serious eye irritation.
• Precautionary Statements:
  
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection.
  • P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and continue rinsing.
  • P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
• Storage and Disposal: No special requirements.
• Other Hazards: None known.

First Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, administer oxygen or artificial respiration and seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison center immediately.
• Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically.
• Most Important Symptoms: Eye irritation may occur with exposure.

Fire & Explosion Data

• Flash Point: Not applicable (non-flammable solid)
• Extinguishing Media: Water, dry powder, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam, or CO₂.
• Specific Hazards: None known.
• Explosion Sensitivity: Not sensitive to static discharge or mechanical impact.
• Protective Gear: Firefighters should wear SCBA and full protective equipment.

Handling & Storage

• Avoid generating dust.
• Provide adequate ventilation in work areas.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, and ventilated area.
• Keep away from strong acids and hydrogen fluoride.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke when handling the product.

Exposure & PPE

• Component: Silica acid, magnesium salt (CAS 1343-88-0)
• Exposure Limits: None established (check local authority standards).
• Eyes: Safety glasses required.
• Skin: Protective gloves and clothing recommended.
• Respiratory: Use a dust mask or respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
• Body: Lab coat or coveralls to minimize contact.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White powder
• Odor: Odorless
• Physical State: Solid
• pH: Not available
• Melting/Freezing Point: Not applicable
• Boiling Point: Not applicable
• Flash Point: Not applicable
• Solubility: Insoluble in water
• Specific Gravity: 2.51
• Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
• Vapor Density: Not applicable
• Flammability: Non-flammable
• Oxidizing Properties: Not applicable

Stability & Reactivity

• Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Avoid contact with strong acids and hydrogen fluoride.
• No known hazardous reactions.
• Decomposition products not known.
• Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Toxicology & Ecology

• Acute Toxicity: LD₅₀ (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg
• Irritation: May cause eye irritation.
• Sensitization: Not a skin sensitizer.
• Carcinogenicity: Not listed by OSHA, IARC, or NTP.
• Mutagenicity/Reproductive Toxicity: No known hazards.
• Aquatic Toxicity: No data available.
• Persistence/Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate.

Transport & Disposal

• DOT/IMDG/IATA: Not regulated for transport.
• UN Number: Not applicable
• Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
• Hazard Class: None
• Packing Group: None
• Marine Pollutant: No
• Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Avoid dispersal into soil, drains, or waterways.

Regulatory Status

• TSCA: Listed
• SARA 311/312: Acute Health Hazard
• SARA 302/313: Not regulated
• CERCLA RQ: None
• California Prop 65: Not listed
• Canada DSL/NDSL: Listed
• Canada WHMIS: Classified under WHMIS 2015 as Eye Irritant (Category 2A)
• NFPA Ratings: Health (1), Flammability (0), Physical Hazard (0)