Magnesium diamide

Agent Name
Magnesium diamide
CAS Number
7803-54-5
Formula
H4-Mg-N2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Magnesium amide (Mg(NH2)2); UN2004; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Bases
Description
Whitish to gray crystals; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [CAMEO]
Comments
Toxic by inhalation; Skin or eye contact may cause severe burns; Reacts violently with water to generate ammonia and ammonium hydroxide; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Magnesium diamide is spontaneously combustible. [CAMEO] Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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