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Table showing details for magnesium hydroxide*
Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
magnesium hydroxide*	7-12 1 2 3 4 5 - -	NR CW Not Hazardous	-	- 1309-42-8	Slightly toxic. Irritating to the skin and eyes. A weak base due to its poor solubility in water. May be used to absorb carbon dioxide from the air in the presence of water. Used therapeutically as a laxative and antacid. Milk of magnesia is the hydrated form. Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer) with adequate flushing. 14

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