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Magnesium Oxide

CAS 1309-48-4 · MgO
Hazard class
Warning — Irritant / harmful
Pictograms
Irritant / harmful
H-statements
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
CatalystIntermediateProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSoil amendments (fertilizers)AbsorbentAdsorbent
Workplace exposure limits
OSHA PEL TWA 15 mg/m3
IDLH 750 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
Magnesia · Granmag · Heavy magnesium oxide · Calcined magnesia · Seawater magnesia · Anscor P · Magnesium oxide (MgO) · Animag
Molecular weight
40.305 g/mol
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Data source
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