MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Epsom salt
P.I.N. n/a
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SECTION I : PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
Product Name: Epsom salt (11% Mg + 13%S)
T.D.G. classification: Not regulated
Grade: Soluble
Packing group: Not regulated
Synonyms: Epsomite
W.H.M.I.S. Classification : N/A
Chemical Name: Magnesium sulfate heptahydrated
Health:
0
Molecular Formula: MgSO4$7H2O
Flammability:
0
Product Use: Source of soluble magnesium and sulfur. Foliar
treatment
Reactivity:
0
SECTION II : HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS %
CAS NO.
OTHER INGREDIENTS
CAS NO.
Sulfate of magnesia heptahydrated
10034-99-8
SECTION III : PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Physical State: Solid.
Appearance and Odour: White powder or crystal. Odourless.
Melting/Freezing Point (Deg. C.): (-6H2O) 150oC
Bulk Density: 1200 kg/m3 (75 lbs/ft3).
Solubility: 71g/100ml H2O (20oC).
pH: neutral
SECTION IV : FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flammability Limits in Air (%): UEL: n/a LEL: n/a
Fire Extinguishing Media: Non-flammable.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Non- flammable.
Other Fire or Explosion Hazards: At very high temperatures( 500°C), a small quantity of sulfur oxide may be released.
Epsom salt
SECTION V : REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:
Under Normal Conditions: Stable.
Under Fire Conditions: Stable. Non-flammable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: None.
Materials to Avoid: None.
Hazardous Decomposition or Combustion Products: Sulfur oxides.
SECTION VI : TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Recommended Exposure Limit: Not established for this product. Suggested dust exposure limit according to OSHA is
15mg