Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Magnesium trisilicate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Manufacturer
Commercial Name(s)
Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Magnesium trisilicate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.
Flash Points Not applicable.
Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Products of Combustion Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media Not applicable.
and Instructions
Special Remarks on Not available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
No specific safety phrase has been found applicable for this product.
Precautions
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Magnesium trisilicate
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. Odor Not available.
Taste Not available.
Molecular Weight 260.86 g/mole
Color Not available.
pH (1% soln/water) Not applicable.
Not available.
Boiling Point
Melting Point Not available.
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity 2.5 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility Not available.
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties Not available.
Solubility Insoluble in cold water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Instability Temperature Not available.
Conditions of Instability Not available.
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Magnesium trisilicate
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: lungs.
Other Toxic Effects on
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans No effects due to acute exposure have been reported. Presumably, it could be an eye, skin, and respiratory
tract from frictioinal action.
Chronic exposure can lead to accumulation in the lungs, as in the pneumoconiosis called Talcosis, and
exposure to fibrous forms might result in pulmonary fibrosis.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
may arise.
Toxicity of the Products The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Special Provisions for Not applicable.
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
Proposition 65 found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations EINECS: This product is not on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Canada: Not listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Not listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Not listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified Not applicable.
according to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection
0 Flammability
0 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Magnesium trisilicate
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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