Magnesium
- CAS Number
- 7439-95-4
- HSN Code
- 81041900
- Molecular Formula
- Mg
- Catalogue Number
- AL2809
- Purity
- ≥99.9%
- Molecular Weight
- 24.31 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Magnesium atom is an alkaline earth metal atom. It has a role as a macronutrient.
Also known as Magnesium turnings, Magnesium chips.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2809
- CAS Number
- 7439-95-4
- Molecular Formula
- Mg
- Molecular Weight
- 24.31 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 81041900
- Grade
- 99.9% Extra Pure
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 650 °C; Boiling point: 1100 °C at 760 mmHg; Flash point: 500 °C; Density: 1.738 @ 20 °C; Solubility: Insoluble but reactive in water, liberating hydrogen gas.
- Appearance
- Silvery-white metal
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 250 gm plastic bottle, 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Fireproof. Dry. Well closed. Separated from other incompatible materials.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Magnesium
- Catalogue No.
- AL2809
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7439-95-4
- EC Number
- 231-104-6
- Grade
- 99.9% Extra Pure
- EC Index Number
- Magnesium
- Chemical Formula
- Mg
- HSN Code
- 81041900
- Synonyms
- Magnesium turnings, Magnesium chips
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used in organic synthesis, particularly for Grignard reactions.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Substance or mixture which in contact with water emits flammable gas - category 1; Pyrophoric solid - category 1
- Classification source
- Safe Work Australia HCIS via PubChem CID 5462224 - government classification; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H250: Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air; H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
- Precautionary statements
- P210, P222, P223, P231, P231+P232, P233, P280, P302+P335+P334, P370+P378, P402+P404, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Reacts violently with water, releasing flammable hydrogen gas.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Magnesium
- CAS No.
- 7439-95-4
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Treat as any puncture.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Flush with water to remove dust.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes; potential burns.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Ignites in air when finely divided. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and eliminate all ignition sources. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Consult an expert! Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle under inert atmosphere. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Dry. Well closed. Separated from other incompatible materials.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use NIOSH-approved respirators if dust or fumes are generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Silvery-gray
- Odour
- none
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 650 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 1100 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash point
- 500 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 883 °F (473 °C) for turnings; may be lower for finer forms
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable solid
- Vapour pressure
- 1 Pa @ 428 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 0.84
- Density
- 1.738 @ 20 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble but reactive in water, liberating hydrogen gas
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts vigorously with water and acids, releasing hydrogen gas.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with air and moisture. This produces irritating or toxic fumes. Reacts with oxidants and many other substances.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Water, acids, oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- Low toxicity; may cause irritation.
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1869
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1869
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1869
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1869
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1869
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Magnesium, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Magnesium, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Magnesium, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Magnesium, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Magnesium, flammable solid
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 4.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as the standard reactive magnesium form for preparing Grignard reagents in organic synthesis, which are crucial for forming carbon-carbon bonds.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00909
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 24.31 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay Purity | ≥99.9% | 99.95% |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.1% | 0.05% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.03% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Reacts with water | Reacts with water, insoluble in organic solvents |
The above product is expected to comply with 99.9% Extra Pure grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.9% Extra Pure | ≥99.9% | m.p. 650 °C; b.p. 1100 °C at 760 mmHg | ≤0.1% | ≤0.1% | None detected | Insoluble but reactive in water, liberating hydrogen gas |
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