MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE slurry

CAS Number: 1309-42-8

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Description

CAS number 1309-42-8

Physical chemical data

Physical State (20°C) Solid
Density (kg/m3)
2400 [Kg/m³] at a temperature of 20°C
Molar mass (g/mol) 58.3
Melting Point (°C) 350

Behaviour at sea

Additional data

Colour white
Odour odourless

Transportation data

Reactivity data

Water No
Acid(s) Yes
Combustibles Yes

GESAMP Hazard profile

Bioaccumulation in BCF (A1B) 0 - No measurable BCF
Bioaccumulation (A1) 0 - No potential to bioaccumulate
Acute aquatic toxicity (B1) (LC/EC/IC50 (mg/l)) 0 - Non-toxic
Acute mammalian toxicity by swallowing (C1) (LD50 (mg/kg)) 0 - Negligible
Acute mammalian toxicity by skin penetration (C2) (LD50 (mg/kg)) 0 - Negligible
Acute mammalian toxicity by inhalation (C3) (LC50 (mg/l)) 1 - Slight
Skin irritation/corrosivity (D1) 0 - Not irritating
Eye irritation/corrosivity (D2) 1 - Mildly irritating
Interference with coastal amenities (E2) S - Sinking substance that would deposit on the seabed, not likely to dissolve quickly
Effects on wildlife and bottom habitats (E3) 1 - Is a floater; and/or is slightly acutely toxic; and/or is mildly irritant to skin and/or eyes

Human toxicity threshold

Ecotoxicity

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