SAFETY DATA SHEET

Document Type WPNA - Canada and Mexico Revision date 09-Feb-2015 Version 1

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) (25mM)

Product No B9021

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Recommended use This product is for research and development only
Uses advised against No information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier address New England BioLabs
240 County Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
USA

Company phone number 978-927-5054

800-632-5227 (toll free)
Telefax 978-921-1350
E-mail address [email protected]

Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone 978-927-5054
800-632-5227 (toll free)
9:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday EST

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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health
For a list of product substances, refer to the specification document found at www.neb.com.

Appearance Colorless Physical state Liquid Odor Mild

Principle Routes of Exposure

Acute toxicity
Inhalation
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. Symptoms include
burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Eyes
Redness. May cause slight irritation.
Skin
Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Ingestion
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. Symptoms include
burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Chronic Effects
Chronic toxicity No information available
Symptoms No information available.
Aggravated Medical Conditions None known.
Interactions with Other Chemicals No information available

Environmental hazard
See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice
Immediate medical attention is required. In case of accident or unwellness, seek medical advice immediately (show directions for
use or safety data sheet if possible). Remove from exposure, lie down. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

Eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids. Consult a physician.

Skin contact
Wash skin with soap and water.

Inhalation
Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
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Unsuitable extinguishing media

Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

Specific hazards arising from the product

No information available

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

NFPA Health hazards 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Special Hazard -

HMIS Health hazards 0 Flammability 0 Physical hazards 0 Personal protection -

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Personal protective equipment [PPE]

Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.

Environmental precautions
See Section 12 for additional ecological information.

Methods for containment

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for cleaning up

Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Storage temperature
Refer to www.neb.com for specific information.

Storage conditions
Keep/store only in original container.

Incompatible materials
None known based on information supplied.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering controls
Showers. Eyewash stations.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).

Skin and body protection

Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

Respiratory protection
Use in well ventilated areas.

General hygiene considerations

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid

Appearance Colorless
Odor Mild

Property Remar ks •Met hod

pH Refer to www.neb.com for specific information
Melting point/freezing point No information available
Boiling point / boiling range No information available
Flash point No information available
Evaporation rate No information available
Flammability (solid, gas) No information available
Flammability Limit in Air No information available
Upper flammability limit
Lower flammability limit
Vapor pressure No information available
Vapor density No information available
Relative density No information available
Specific gravity No information available
Water solubility No information available
Solubility in other solvents No information available
Partition coefficient No information available
Autoignition temperature No information available
Decomposition temperature No information available
Kinematic viscosity No information available
Dynamic viscosity No information available
Explosive properties No information available
Oxidizing properties No information available

Other information

Softening point No information available

Molecular weight No information available
VOC content (%) No information available
Density No information available
Bulk density No information available

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
No data available.

Stability
Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Can react briskly with oxidizers - danger of explosion.

Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials, Ignition sources, Heat.

Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide (CO2).

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

Product information
Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information.

Inhalation
Avoid breathing vapors or mists. May cause irritation of respiratory tract.

Eye contact
Redness. May cause slight irritation.

Skin contact
Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Ingestion
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. Symptoms include
burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Chronic toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation Mild
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Mild
Irritation Mild
Corrosivity Mild
Sensitization
Skin No information available
Respiratory No information available
Germ cell mutagenicity No information available
Carcinogenicity No information available

Reproductive toxicity No information available

Developmental toxicity No information available
Teratogenicity No information available
STOT - single exposure No information available
STOT - repeated exposure No information available

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Chronic toxicity No information available

Subchronic toxicity No information available
Target organ effects Kidneys, Respiratory system, Eyes, Skin.
Neurological effects No information available
Other adverse effects No information available
Aspiration hazard No information available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Marine pollutant
No information available

Ecotoxicity
No information available

Persistence and degradability

No information available

Bioaccumulation
No information available

Mobility
No information available

Other adverse effects

Ozone depletion potential (ODP) No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Relevant information
Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways.

Disposal considerations
Use a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this product. Product may be dissolved in a combustible solvent
or absorbed onto a combustible material and burned by a chemical incinerator.

Contaminated packaging
Empty containers must be tripled rinsed prior to disposal.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Not regulated

TDG Not regulated

MEX Not regulated

ICAO (air) Not regulated

IATA Not regulated

IMDG Not regulated

RID Not regulated

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ADR Not regulated

ADN Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL Complies
NDSL Complies

Legend
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List

US Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Acute health hazard No
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire hazard No
Sudden release of pressure hazard No
Reactive hazard No

CWA (Clean Water Act)

This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)

CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material

International Regulations

Canada

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared by EHS Manager

978-927-5054
[email protected]
Prepared by New England BioLabs
Issue date No data available
Revision note SDS is valid 3 years from revision date. Contact [email protected] for latest revision

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Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: The information in this SDS is provided in good faith based on our knowledge as of the issue date (or
subsequent revision date, if any), and is to be used only as a guide. This SDS does not constitute a guarantee (express
or implied) of any kind and we make no warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This information
relates only to the designated product as shipped and may not be valid if the product is used in combination with any
other materials or is not used in accordance with our instructions. It is the responsibility of the buyer/user to ensure that
its activities comply with all applicable governmental requirements. Since conditions of use of the product are not under
the control of New England Biolabs, it is the duty of the buyer/user to determine the necessary conditions for the safe use
of the product. New England Biolabs will not be liable for any damages resulting from handling or contact with the
product.

End of Safety Data Sheet

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Specification No No information available