Hummel Croton Inc.
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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



MAGNESIUM PEROXIDE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   13-0700
Appearance:   Pale Cream Powder
     
Purity:   50.0% min.
Active Oxygen:   14.2% min.
Solubility in Water:   Very Slightly Soluble
Other Constituents:   MgO,Mg(OH)2,MgCO3
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  Other purities available upon request.
 
PACKAGING:   225 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums
 
USES:   Magnesium peroxide acts as a curing agent for certain elastometric compounds. It is also used in the polymerization of polyester resins and in cosmetics and pharmacology.
 
HANDLING:   Mechanical exhaust is required. Keep containers sealed, store in a dry, cool place. Toxic if ingested. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Can be esplosive when mixing with reducing agents. Since no exposure limits have been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Magnesium Peroxide
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1476, Class 5.1, PGII, Label Code 5.1
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Magnesium Peroxide
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Water Solubility
 

14452-57-4
OM 4100000
Insoluble
 

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
 

2384381
56.32
MgO2
 
 

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