Magnesium
[CAS# 7439-95-4]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Simple substance
• Name: Magnesium
• Molecular Formula: Mg
• Molecular Weight: 24.30
• CAS Registry Number: 7439-95-4
• EC Number: 231-104-6

Properties

• Density: 1.74
• Melting point: 651 ºC
• Boiling point: 1107 ºC
• Flash point: 500 ºC
• Water solubility: REACTS

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H250-H260
• Safety Description: S43A;S7/8

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	1	H228
Pyrophoric solids	Pyr. Sol.	1	H250
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	1	H260
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	2	H261
Self-heating substances or mixtures	Self-heat.	1	H252
Self-heating substances or mixtures	Self-heat.	1	H251
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	3	H261
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Self-heating substances or mixtures	Self-heat.	2	H252
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	2	H228
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413

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