As dehydrating agent for nitric acid, Catalyst and other magnesium salt, also used as wheat ashing agent .

2.Physical and Chemical properties

Physical State: Solid

Appearance: colorless or white

Odor: None reported

Molecular Formula: N2O6Mg

Molecular Weight: 148.3148

3.Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Potential Health Effects

Eye:May cause severe eye irritation.

Skin:May cause severe skin irritation.

Ingestion:May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Inhalation:May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, 

shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.

Chronic:No information found.

(First Aid Measures)

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting 

the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid immediately.

Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while 

removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.

Get medical aid immediately.

Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing 

is difficult, give oxygen.

Get medical aid.

Notes to Physician:Treat symptomatically and supportively.

4.Storage

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate 

ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place.

Keep containers tightly closed.

5.Transportation Information

 CDG/CPL
Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1474
Packing Group: III
IMO
No information available.
IATA
No information available.