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Magnesium acetate

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish fire using Use an extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.
[Ingestion]

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
[Inhalation]

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
[Skin]

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
[Inhalation]

This material is a dust or may produce dust.
[Skin]

May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin.
[Eyes]

May cause mild eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, and redness.
[Ingestion]

Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.
[Personal Protection]

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
[Respirators]

If overexposure has been determined or documented, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators under specified conditions.
[Exposure Effects]

Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) irritation (nose, throat, airways).
[Poison Class]

-
[Appearance]

White crystals.
[Melting Point]

323
[Density]

1.42 g/cm3
[Heat Of Vaporization]

[Vapor Density]

NP
[Product Name]

Acetic acid magnesium salt
[Synonyms]

Cromosan
Magnesium diacetate
[CAS]

"CASEN_142-72-3.htm">142-72-3
[Formula]

C4H6MgO4
[Molecular Weight]

142.38999999999999
[EINECS]

205-554-9
[RTECS]

AI5600000
[RTECS Class]

Mutagen
[Merck]

12,5688
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

3692530
[Beilstein Reference]

4-02-00-00094
[Small spills/leaks]

Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Scoop or vacuum transfer spilled product to clean containers for recovery. Sweep up unrecoverable product. Transfer sweepings, contaminated soil, and other materials to containers for disposal.
[Stability]

Stable.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Oxides of carbon.