Product ID:POTASSIUM TETRABORATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004426
MSDS Number: BBQGB

Emergency Phone: (201) 796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

POTASSIUM TETRABORATE

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE,
CONFUSION, DROWSINESS, CONVULSIONS, PROSTRATION.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT/WATER.
EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR 10-20 MINUTES. INGESTION: IF VICTIM IS
CONSCIOUS. GIVE 2-4 WATER/INDUCE VOMITING. GET MED ATT.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA W/A FULL FACEPIECE. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS OR DUSTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE (FIBERBOARD),
CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

Respiratory Protection:SCBA W/A FULL FACEPIECE OR HOOD FOR HIGH
LEVELS._
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH
THIS SUBSTANCE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 24 MAY 85. MELTING POINT: 1500F (800C).

Spec Gravity:1.95
Solubility in Water:16%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS WHITE CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:16%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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