MAGNESIUM METAL RIBBON

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Flammable class : Flammable solid.

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection. Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting

any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment. 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area.

Special precautions : Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Do not allow contact with air.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel. 

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.

Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Solid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : Not applicable.

Melting point [°C] : 648 °C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : 4730C

Flammability (solid, gas) : Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. N/A

Flash point [°C] : N/A

Boiling point [°C] : 11000C

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : N/A

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A

Vapour density : N/A

Density [g/cm3] : 1,74

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : Insoluble in water

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : N/A

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A

Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A

Oxidising properties : No data available. 

11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. 

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Not established.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment 

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance

does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance

or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment.

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. Dispose of this material

and its container to hazardous or special waste collection

point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international

regulation. Special precautions : Handle empty containers with care

because residual vapours are flammable. 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out. 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH

Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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