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Magnesium
EC / List no.: 231-104-6
CAS no.: 7439-95-4
Mol. formula: H2Mg
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance in contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously, is a flammable solid, is self-heating in large quantities and may catch fire and catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
This substance is covered by several Harmonised Classifications and Labelling's (CLH) entries approved by the European Union. Differentiating between the different CLH's entries requires manual verification. To know more about the CLH please visit the C&L Inventory.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
metals,
metal surface treatment products,
welding & soldering products and
air care products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal),
manufacturing of the substance,
industrial abrasion processing with high release rate (e.g. sanding operations or paint stripping by shot-blasting),
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines),
vehicles and
electrical batteries and accumulators.
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
metals and
welding & soldering products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
fabricated metal products,
metals,
machinery and vehicles and
electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
metals and
air care products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles,
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal),
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
manufacturing of the substance and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use as reactive substance.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
metals,
metal surface treatment products,
welding & soldering products and
air care products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
fabricated metal products,
machinery and vehicles,
metals,
chemicals and
electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal),
in processing aids at industrial sites,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal),
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
in the production of articles.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 18/05/2023