Alpha Resources Inc.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) SDS #: 21
Revision Date: March 30, 2015
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Alpha Dri (Magnesium Perchlorate, Anhydrone)
AR171, AR171D, AR174
This product is intended for laboratory use.
Alpha Resources Inc. 3090 Johnson Rd. Stevensville, MI 49127 (269)465-5559
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Signal Word: DANGER
SECTION 2— HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Oxidizing solids (Category 2), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A),
and Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure (Category 3).
Hazard statement: May intensify fire; oxidizer (H272), causes skin irritation (H315), causes serious eye
irritation (H319), and may cause respiratory irritation (H335).
Precautionary statement: Keep away from heat (P210), keep/store away from cloth/combustible materials
(P220), take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles (P221), avoid breathing
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray (P261), wash kin thoroughly after handling (P264), use only outdoors or in
a well-ventilated area (P271), wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection (P280), If On Skin:
wash with plenty of soap and water (P302+P352), if inhaled: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in
a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
(P304+P340+P312), if In Eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing (P332+313), if eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention
(P337+P313), take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse (P362), In case of fire: use dry sand,
dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction (P370+P378), store in a well-ventilated place. Keep
container tightly closed (P403+P233), Store locked up (P405), dispose of contents/container to an approved
waste disposal plant (P501).
SECTION 3— COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous substance required for disclosure.
Component CAS # Common %
Magnesium Perchlorate 10034-81-8 100
SECTION 4— FIRST AID MEASURES
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If breathing is
difficult qualified personnel may administer Oxygen. If not breathing give artificial respiration when qualified.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. (P302+P352). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). Consult physician.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue
rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313).
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a poison center or physician.
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SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, and dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from substance or mixture: Hydrogen Chloride gas and Magnesium Oxide.
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting when necessary. Use water
spray to cool unopened containers, exposed to heat.
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Use the proper personal protective equipment that is available. Be careful to not generate
any dust. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas. Be sure to work under proper ventilation. Evacuate personnel to
areas not affected. Avoid breathing any fine particles.
Methods: This material can be swept up and placed in a sealed vessel for disposal. An electrically protected
vacuum cleaner can be used to remove spill. Make sure to not stir up the dust because it can be harmful when
inhaled. Wash the area with wet cloth after being swept up completely.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep sealed and don’t breathe dust if produced. Wear appropriate clothing for protection. Where no ventilation is
available a respirator will be required. Further processing of solid materials may result in the creation of combustible dust. The
possibility for combustible dust formation needs to be taken into consideration before any further processing should take place.
Storage: This product should be stored in a cool, dry well ventilated place and kept sealed (P233) when not in use. Handle and
store under inert gas. This product reacts violently with water, strongly hygroscopic. Storage class TRGS 510: strongly oxidizing
hazardous materials.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limit Values: contains no substance with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering Controls: This material should be handled in accordance to good lab practices in regards to safety and hygiene.
Wash hands before breaks and at end of workday.
Personal Protection: Respiratory protection could be required if adequate ventilation has not been achieved. A full-face respirator
type N100 or type P3 respirator cartridges as a backup to ventilation controls. If there is no ventilation in place, a full-face supplied
air respirator is required. Use of government standard respirators or components should be used when necessary.
Hand Protection: Glove suitability will differ depending on the end use of product. Chemical resistant gloves can provide an
excellent barrier of protection. Gloves should be inspected before use and proper glove removal techniques should be performed to
avoid any contact with this material. Wash and dry hands after use.
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side shields are necessary if splashing is possible.
Skin and Body Protection: Chemical and oil resistant clothing are recommended for extended periods of contact.
Hygiene: Wash hands and areas of possible exposure after handling material especially before eating, drinking, and smoking. The
work clothing should also be washed regularly to remove any contaminants. Dispose of contaminated clothing that can’t be
deemed safe.
Environmental: DO NOT! Let product enter water ways or sewers.
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Note: Physical and chemical properties are provided for safety, health, and environmental considerations only
and may not represent the products specifications. Contact supplier for additional information.
Solid white granular/powder Odorless Relative Density: 2.21 g/cm^3
Melting Point: 250ºC pH in (aq): 5-8 Vapor Density: N/A
Refractive index: N/A Soluble (water): Very soluble with evolution of heat.
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Flash point: N/A Auto-Ignition Temperature: N/A
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable material at normal laboratory conditions.
Avoid: Don’t create dust or powder. These fine particles can be harmful and reactive. Avoid heat and contact with compatible
materials.
Incompatible: Strong acids, combustible materials, and avoid dispersal of dust into the air. Dry of this
product on clothing or combustible materials may cause fire.
Hazardous Decomposition: Hydrogen Chloride is the product. Hazardous Polymerization: N/A
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, combustible materials, and reducing agents. Organic materials exothermic
reaction on contact with water will release heat and steam.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Points of entry: inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion
Inhalation: breathing of dusts may cause respiratory irritation.
Skin contact: No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected.
Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation and dust in the eyes will cause irritation.
Ingestion: There is expected to be a low hazard due to ingestion.
Symptoms after Exposure: Severe eye irritation. Some symptoms might include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling and blurred
vision. Upper respiratory tract irritation.
Toxicological effects:
Acute toxicity (target organ)-may cause respiratory irritation Dermal: N/A
LD50 Intraperitoneal, Mouse, 1500mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation-prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation-causes serious eye irritation.
Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as carcinogen or
potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Chronic toxicity: The perchlorate ion competes with iodide in the mechanism that governs uptake into the thyroid gland for
growth hormone production. This effect is routinely countered by ensuring sufficient dietary intake of iodine, as perchlorate
doesn’t accumulate in the body. Studies on workers in plants were perchlorates are manufactured have shown no thyroid
abnormalities; various clinical studies are ongoing. Perchlorates occur naturally in trace amounts in the environment, and are not
classified as carcinogenic.
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product shouldn’t be released without the proper paperwork.
Eco-toxicity Data: This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.
Mobility in the soil: N/A
Persistence and degradability: N/A
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: Collect product and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at a licensed waste disposal site. Dilute waste
in large quantities of water and flush into sewer connected to wastewater treatment system in compliance with applicable
laws and regulations. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international
regulations.
Hazardous Waste code: The waste code should be assigned in discussion with the user, the producer, and the waste
disposal company. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Waste from residues: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty all containers or liners that may retain
residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner.
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Contaminated packaging: Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.
Offer rinsed packaging material to local recycling facilities.
SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT UN number: UN1475 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Magnesium Perchlorate
Special Provisions: IB6, IP2, T3, TP33 Packaging exceptions: 152 Packaging non-bulk: 212
Packaging bulk: 242
IMDG UN number: UN1475 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Magnesium Perchlorate
Marine pollutant: No EmS: F-H, S-Q
IATA UN number: UN1475 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Magnesium Perchlorate
Environmental hazard: No ERG Code 5L
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
This material is considered hazardous according to OSHA HazCom 2012, 29CFR 1910.1200
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Status: On Toxic Substance Control Act Inventory List.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: N/A
SARA 302 Components: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components: This material doesn’t contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the
threshold reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
Massachusetts Right to know components: Magnesium perchlorate CAS# 10034-81-8 Revision Date: 4/24/93
Pennsylvania Right to know components: Magnesium perchlorate CAS# 10034-81-8 Revision Date: 4/24/93
New Jersey Right to know components: Magnesium perchlorate CAS# 10034-81-8 Revision Date: 4/24/93
California Prop. 65 Components: This product doesn’t contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or any other reproductive harm.
Canadian Regulations
WHMIS: D-2A
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
The data and information as stated was furnished by the manufacturer/vendor/supplier of this product. Alpha
Resources Inc. cannot warrant the accuracy of this information and shall not be responsible or liable for any damage
that may result, should any of the information be erroneous.
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