Safety Data Sheets / Magnesium Sulphate
Safety Data Sheet
Magnesium Sulphate
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Magnesium Sulphate - DISCONTINUED
- Other Names
- Sulfuric acid, magnesium salt (1:1), heptahydrate.
- Product Number(s)
- C230
- CAS Number
- 10034-99-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not available.
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- Warning
- Hazard Statement(s)
- May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
- Ingestion
- May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
- Eyes
- May cause eye irritation.
- Skin
- May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate | 10034-99-8 | 98± | - |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
- Inhalation
- Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
- Skin Contact
- Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
- Eye Contact
- Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid.
- Other Information
- Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Substance is noncombustible. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Material will not burn.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
- Environmental precautions
- Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
- Engineering controls
- Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
- Skin protection
- Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
- Body protection
- Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
- Respiratory protection
- A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- White solid
- Odour
- Odorless
- pH
- 8.2 (5% aq.sol.)
- Vapour Pressure
- < 0.1 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
- Density
- 1.678
- Boiling Point
- Not applicable.
- Melting Point
- Not applicable.
- Solubility
- 710 g/L (20°C)
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not applicable.
- Flash Point
- Not applicable.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not applicable.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not applicable.
- Formula
- MgSO4.7H2O
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Will not occur.
- Chemical stability
- Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulphur oxide and sulphur dioxide, oxides of magnesium
- Conditions to avoid
- Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents, explosive when heated with ethoxyethynl alcohols.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- LD50/LC50:
- Not available.
- Not available
- Eye contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Skin contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Ingestion
- No further relevant information available.
- Inhalation
- No further relevant information available.
- Toxicity and irritation
- No further relevant information available.
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- No further relevant information available.
- Persistence and degradability
- No further relevant information available.
- Bioaccumulative potential
- No further relevant information available.
- Other adverse effects
- No further relevant information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
- UN Number
- None.
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- 0
- Packing group
- None.
- Environmental hazard
- Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
- Special precautions for users
- No information available.
- Additional information
- No information available.
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- Not listed.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 25 February 2026
- Comments
- This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.