HILL BROS CHEMICAL CO -- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00N021149
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:09/25/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N021149
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HILL BROS CHEMICAL CO
Address:1675 N MAIN ST
City:ORANGE
State:CA
ZIP:92667
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-998-8800
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:QEXY4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HILL BROS CHEMICAL CO
Address:1675 N MAIN ST
Box:City:ORANGE
State:CA
ZIP:92667
Country:US
Phone:714-998-8800
CAGE:QEXY4

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MAGNESITE;(MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE)
CAS:1309-42-8
Fraction by Wt: 48-53%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/ME (MFR)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST:NOT APPLICABLE. INHAL:NUISANCE
    DUSTS HAVE LITTLE ADVERSE EFFECT ON LUNGS AND DO NOT PRODUCE
    SIGNIFICANT DISEASE OR TOXIC EFFECT WHEN EXPOSURES ARE KEPT UNDER
    TLV OR PEL. MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXIST ING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.
    SKIN:REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE:MAY
    IRRITATE OR INJURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR; IF
    DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. EYES:IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    1 5 MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NECESSARY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA
    AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE THE SPILLED LIQUID, AND EITHER PUMP BACK
    INTO ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR COVER WITH CLAY-TYPE SUBSTANCE FOR
    ABSORPTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. PREVENT
    POSSIBLE EYE AND SKIN CONTACT BY WEARING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    EQUIPMENT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPRIATOR APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA ARE ADEQUATE
    FOR CONTAMINATE CONCENTRATIONS ENCOUNTERED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.5-3.0 60F
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:MILKY LIQUID, WHITE-OFF WHITE, NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN A SECURED SANITARY
    LANDFILL. DISPOSAL MUST BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE,
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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