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Name Structure/

Formula

Physical

Properties

Hazards Precautionary

Measures

First Aid

Magnesium

sulphate

heptahydrat

e

MgSO47H2O Appearance: transparent, solidOdor: odorlessBoiling

Point: DecomposesFreezing/MeltingPoint:1124 deg CSolubility: Soluble in

water.MolecularFormula:MgSO4.7H2O

MolecularWeight:246.4564

Eye: May causemild eyeirritation.Skin: May cause

skin irritation.Ingestion: Maycausegastrointestinal

irritation withnausea, vomitingand diarrhea. Thetoxicological

properties of thissubstance have not

been fullyinvestigated.Inhalation: Maycause respiratorytract irritation. The

toxicologicalproperties of thissubstance have notbeen fullyinvestigated.Chronic: Exposur

e to highconcentrationsmay cause centralnervous system

depression.

Handling: Washthoroughly afterhandling. Removecontaminated

clothing and washbefore reuse. Usewith adequateventilation.

Minimize dustgeneration andaccumulation.Avoid contact with

eyes, skin, andclothing. Keep

container tightlyclosed. Avoid

ingestion andinhalation.Storage: Store in a

tightly closedcontainer. Store in acool, dry, well-ventilated areaaway fromincompatible

substances.

Eyes: Flush eyeswith plenty ofwater for at least15 minutes,

occasionally liftingthe upper andlower eyelids.Skin: Flush skin

with plenty of soapand water for atleast 15 minuteswhile removing

contaminatedclothing and

shoes.Ingestion: Never

give anything bymouth to anunconscious

person. Do NOTinduce vomiting. Ifconscious andalert, rinse mouthand drink 2-4cupfuls of milk or

water.Antidote: The useof Calciumgluconate to

precipitate theoxalate should bedetermined by onlyqualified medical

personnel.

Ammonia NH3 APPEARANCE,ODOR AND STATE:

Colorless gas with asharp, strong odorsimilar to smellingsalts

which is readilydetectable at 20 ppmMOLECULARWEIGHT: 17.0

BOILING POINT (1atm): -28.1 F (-33.4 C)FREEZING POINT /MELTING POINT: -107.9 F (-77.7 C)

SOLUBILITY INWATER (vol./vol. at68 F): 0.848

Exposure toAmmonia can

cause moderate tosevere eyeirritation.Ammonia is

severely irritatingto nose, throat,and lungs.Death has

occurredfollowing a 5minute exposureto 5000 ppm

Store cylinders in awell-ventilated,

secure area,protected from theweather. Cylindersshould be stored

upright with valveoutlet seals and valveprotection caps inplace. There should

be nosources of ignition.

Flush eyes withlarge quantities of

water.INHALATION:Remove person tofresh air. If not

breathing,administer artificialrespiration. Ifbreathing

is difficult,administer oxygen.SKIN CONTACT:Flush affected areawith large

quantities of water.