Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

Magnesium silicate

Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

  • Product name: Magnesium silicate
  • CBnumber: CB9674697
  • CAS: 1343-88-0
  • EINECS Number: 215-681-1
  • Synonyms: FLORISIL;magnesol

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

  • Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
  • Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

  • Company: Chemicalbook
  • Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
  • Telephone: 010-86108875

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

  • Symbol(GHS)
  • Signal wordWarning
Precautionary statements
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Hazard statements
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

  • Product name: Magnesium silicate
  • Synonyms: FLORISIL;magnesol
  • CAS: 1343-88-0
  • EC number: 215-681-1
  • MF: MgO3Si
  • MW: 100.39

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures

If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

4.4 Notes to physician

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Magnesium oxide silicon oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

NFPA 704

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HEALTH 0 Poses no health hazard, no precautions necessary and would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials
FIRE 0 Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride)
REACT 0 Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2)
SPEC. HAZ.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

No special precautionary measures necessary.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
No special precautionary measures necessary.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

  • a) Physical statepowder
  • b) Colorwhite
  • c) Odorodorless
  • d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: > 1,500 °C - OECD Test Guideline 102
  • e) Initial boiling point and boiling rangeNo data available
  • f) Flammability (solid, gas)The product is not flammable.
  • g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
  • h) Flash pointNot applicable
  • i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
  • j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
  • k) pH9.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)(slurry)
  • l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
    Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
  • m) Water solubility0.127 g/l at 30 °C - soluble
  • n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
  • o) Vapor pressureNo data available
  • p) Density3.21
  • Relative density2.06 - 2.10 at 26.6 °C
  • r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
  • s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
  • t) Oxidizing propertiesfollowing Directive 67/548/EEC (Method A17, oxidizing properties).
    The product has been shown not to be oxidizing in a test

9.2 Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions

no information available

10.3 Conditions to avoid

no information available

10.4 Incompatible materials

No data available

10.5 Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - > 5,000 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 1 h - > 20 mg/l (OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 24 h (Directive 67/548/EEC, Annex V, B.4.)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

11.2 Additional Information

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available.
Further toxicological data:
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Inhalation of the dusts should be avoided as even inert dusts may impair respiratory organ functions.
Further data:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

No data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA-DGR: Not dangerous goods

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

14.7 Incompatible materials

Further information: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulatory information
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:

The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.

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