LI-COR, Inc. 4647 Superior Street P.O.Box 4425 Lincoln, NE 68504 USA Phone: (402) 467-0700 Toll Free: (800) 447-3576 Fax: (402) 467-0819 www.licor.com

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Magnesium Perchlorate, Anhydrous

Made by GFS Chemicals, Inc.

PO 245 Powell, OH  43065

740-881-5501 (Tel.)                        740-881-5989 (Fax)

2. COMPOSITIONS AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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   Chemical Name       CAS#            W/V%       EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR-OSHA
   NE = NOT ESTABLISHED                           PEL       STEL       IDLH      OTHER
                                                 mg/m3      mg/m3      mg/m3     mg/m3

   Magnesium         10034-81-8        100        NE         NE         NE        NE
   Perchlorate, 
   Anhydrous
   
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Description: O-Oxidizing, Toxic

Information pertaining to particular danger for mand and environment

Risk Phrases

R 8                                     Contact with combustible material.

R 22                                   Harmful if swallowed.

R 36/37/38                         Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Classification system:  The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU lists, and expanded                                                upon from company and literature data.

Safety Phrases

S 17                                   Keep away from combustible material.

S 26                                   In contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S 27                                   Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

S 36/37/39                         Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

DANGER! OXIDIZER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.

Magnesium Perchlorate

Health Rating:               1-Slight

Flammability Rating:      0-None

Reactivity Rating:          3-Severe (Oxidizer)

Contact Rating:             2-Moderate

Inhalation: Severe irritant.  Effects from inhalation of dust or mist vary from mild irritation to serious damage of the upper respiratory tract, depending on severity of exposure.  Symptoms may include sneezing, sore throat or runny nose.  Severe pneumonia may occur.

Ingestion: Oxidizer! Swallowing may cause severe burns of mouth, throat and stomach.  Severe scarring of tissue and death may result.  Symptoms may include bleeding, vomiting, and diarrhea, fall in blood pressure.  Damage may appear days after exposure.

Skin Contact:  Oxidizer!  Contact with skin can cause irritation or severe burns and scarring with greater exposures.

Eye Contact:  Oxidizer!  Causes irritation of eyes and with greater exposures it can cause burns that may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness.

Chronic Exposure: Prolonged contact with dust has a destructive effect upon tissue.

Aggravation Pre-existing Conditions:  Persons with pre-existing skin disorder or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin Exposure: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.  Get medical attention immediately.   Remove any contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes.
Eye Exposure: If liquids or vapors of this product's components enter the eyes, open victim's eyes while under gently running water.  Use sufficient force to open eyelids.  Have victim "roll" eyes.  Minimum flushing is for 15 minutes.
Inhalation: If vapors, mists or sprays of the products components are inhaled, causing irritation, remove victims to fresh air.  If necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions.  Remove or cover gross contamination to avoid exposure to rescuers.
Ingestion: If this product is swallowed, CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.  If professional advice is not available, do not induce vomiting.  Victim should drink milk, egg whites, or large quantities of water.  Never induce vomiting or give diluents (milk or water) to someone who is unconscious, having convulsion, or unable to swallow.

Victims of chemical exposure must be taken for medical attention.  Rescuers should be taken for medical attention, if necessary.  Take copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with victim.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: When involved in a fire, this material may decompose releasing oxygen and produce irritating fumes and toxic gases (including MgO and Cl+).
Flash Point, °C: N/A
Auto ignition Temperature, °C: N/A
Flammable Limits (In Air By Volume, %): N/A
Fire Extinguishing Materials: Use suppression methods for surrounding materials.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spill And Leak Response: For small releases, treat the product as water, but take basic hygiene precautions.  Lightweight gloves, a lab coat, and eye protection should be worn.  Absorb spilled material with chemical absorbant mats..  Wash contaminated area with soap and water, absorb with paper towels and rinse with water.  Trained personnel using pre-planned procedures would respond to large releases that are not immediately controlled.  Proper protection equipment should be used.  In case of a spill, clear the affected area, protect people and respond with trained personnel.

In the event of a non-incidental, minimum release, Personal Protective Equipment should be:

Level D: lab gloves, chemical resistant apron, boots and splashes goggles.  Respiratory protection should not be necessary. 

Do not flush residues to sewer.  Absorb spilled liquid with poly pads or other suitable absorbent materials.  Decontaminate the area thoroughly.  Place all spill residues in a suitable container and seal.  Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and local hazardous waste disposal regulation.

7. HANDLING and STORAGE

Work Practices And Hygiene Practices: As with all chemicals, avoid getting this product ON YOU or IN YOU.  Wash hands after handling this product.  Avoid splashing or spraying this product.  Do not ear or drink while handling this product.
Storage And Handling Practices: All employees who handle this material should be trained to handle it safely.  Avoid breathing vapors or mists generated by this product. Ensure that containers of this product are properly labeled.  Open containers slowly on a stable surface.  Store away from incompatible materials.  Inspect this product for damage.  Prior to use, read instruction provided with product.
Protective Practices During Maintenance Of Contaminated Equipment:  Follow practices indicated in Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures).  Make certain that application equipment is locked and tagged-out safely, as applicable.  Always use this product in areas where adequate ventilation is provided. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS-PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ventilation And Engineering Controls: Use with adequate ventilation.  Use a mechanical fan or vent area to outside, if necessary.  Eye-wash stations should be available near location where his product is used.
Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection is generally not needed when using this product.  Maintain airborne contaminant concentration below limits listed in Section 2. (Composition and Information on Ingredients).  If respiratory protection is needed, use only protection authorized in 29 CFR 1910.134 or applicable State regulations. Use supplied air respiration protection if oxygen levels are below 19.5% or are unknown.
Eye Protection: Splash goggles or safety glasses.
Hand Protection: Wear butyl rubber gloves for routine industrial use.
Body Protection: Use body protection appropriate for task, such as a lab coat.

9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable, under normal handling and storage conditions.  Will slowly pick up moisture from air.
Decomposition Products: Oxygen and possible gases, fumes (including MgO and Cl+).
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions To Avoid: Moisture, dusting and incompatibles.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Data: The specific toxicology data available for components greater that 1% in concentration are as follows:

Magnesium Perchlorate

LD₅₀ (intra peritoneal, mouse) = 1500 mg/kg
Suspected Cancer Agent: The chemicals in the product's solutions are not found on the following lists: NTP, IARC, Federal OSHA Z-list and CAL-OSHA, and therefore are not considered to be, nor suspected by these agencies, to be cancer causing agents.
Irritancy Of Product: Oxidizer  See Section 3. 
Sensitization To The Product: The chemicals in this product's solutions are not know to be sensitizer with prolonged or repeated use.
Reproductive Toxicity Information: Listed below is information concerning the effects of this product and its components on the human reproductive system.
Mutagenicity: This product is being investigated as a mutagenic. 
Embryo toxicity: Not Known 
Teratogenicity: Not Known 
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not reported at this time to cause adverse reproductive effects in humans.  .
Medical Condition Aggravated By Exposure: See Section 3.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Stability: No information found.
Effect Of Material On Plants Or Animals: No information found.  See Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for further information regarding the effects of chemicals in this product's solutions on test animals.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Preparing Wastes For Disposal: Waste Disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State and local regulation.  This product, if altered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority.
EPA Waste Number: Not applicable to this product.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

This material is hazardous as defined by 49 CFR 172.101 by the U.S. Department of Transportation.  This material is considered as Dangerous Goods.

Proper Shipping Name: Magnesium Perchlorate
Hazard Class Number And Description: 5.1 Oxidizer
UN Identification Number: UN# 1475
Packing Group: II

DOT Label(s) Required: Oxidizer

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA Reporting Requirements: The following chemical is subject to Sections 302, 304, and 313 reporting requirements under the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act.

Chemical                                               SARA 302                          SARA 304                        SARA 313

Magnesium Perchlorate                               NO                                                                                   NO
SARA Threshold Planning Quantity: N/A
TSCA Inventory Status: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.

CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): 
Other Federal Regulations: N/A

16. OTHER INFORMATION