Product ID:SODIUM TETRABORATE, BORAX
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-356-5803
MSDS Number: BKCDZ

Info Phone: COMPANY NO LONGER IN BUSINESS

Preparer: DOD-HMIS DGSC-SSH

Cage: KO586

Telephone: 201-926-1000 (KRONICA INC.)

Cage: 60349

SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE

CAS: 1303-96-4

RTECS: VZ2275000

Fraction By Weight: >95%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED;
NAUSEA,HEADACHE,SHOCK,IRRITATING TO EYES,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER;SKIN:WAS WITH SOAP &
WATER;INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE
VOMTING.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN,EYES & MUCOUS
MEMBRANES,DO NOT BREATHE DUST.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCED TLV,NIOSH/MSHA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (PO PR MODE)
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) RECOMMENDED,LOCAL EXHAUST IF NEEDED
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 11/4/86. MANUFACTURER OUT OF BUSINESS. MSDS COPIED FROM
U.S.BORAX MSDS OF SAME PRODUCT.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.367
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE GRANULES

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPO IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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