Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name	Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts)
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Soutbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 899286
Composition/Ingredients Information	Minimum 99.5% Magnesium Sulphate. Specification available on request. Cas No: 7487-88-9/10034-99-8 EINECS No: 231-298-2
Hazard Identification	Not classed as hazardous according to CHIP regulations.
First Aid Measures	Skin contact: Wash skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Eye Contact: Immediately wash the eye out with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if irritation occurs. Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Effects and symptoms: Ingestion – Very slightly hazardous in case of ingestion. Eye contact - Very slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Fire-Fighting Measures	Extinguishing media: Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved. SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemical powder or CO2. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Special fire fighting procedures: Fire fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and full turnout gear. Protection of fire fighters: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental Release Measures	Personal precautions: Use splash goggles. Wear appropriate protective clothing and respiratory protection. Select appropriate protective clothing for the size of the spillage. Spillage: Use a non-sparking shovel to place the material into a suitable waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and rinse to drains.
Handling and Storage	Handling: Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Avoid generation and/or inhalation of dust. After handling always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Exposure Control/Personal Protection	Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Occupational exposure limits: Not available Wear suitable clothing to protect skin and gloves to protect hands. Eye protection: Safety glasses.
Physical and Chemical Properties	Appearance: Solid crystals Colour: Opaque Odour: Odourless Boiling point: Decomposes Melting point: 200 degrees C Solubility: Soluble in cold water pH value: Neutral Flash point: Not applicable
Stability/Reactivity	Stability: The product is stable. Materials to avoid: Slightly reactive with moisture.
Toxicological Information	Not animal tested. Local effects: Very slightly hazardous in case of contact with eyes (irritant)
Ecological Information	Not expected to bio-accumulate. Practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms.
Disposal Considerations	Dispose of in accordance with local or national regulations.
Transport Information	Not classed as hazardous for transportation.
Regulatory Information	Not classified according to EU regulations. Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 67/548/EEC, 88/379/EEC, including amendments and the intended use. –Consumer applications
Other Information	The information in this safety sheet is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that made be made are without guarantee, since the condition of use are beyond the control of Soap Basics. Observance of existing laws and requirements rests with the user of this product.