Product ID:SODIUM BORATE, TETRA
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004286
MSDS Number: BBPXL

Emergency Phone: (703) 788-9026

Cage: EO849

Telephone: 800-356-3072; 540-788-9026

Cage: EO849

SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE

CAS: 1303-96-4

RTECS: VZ2275000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: MAY CAUSE VOMITING/DIARRHEA. EYE:
MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE RASH.

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP/MILD DETERGENT/WATER.
EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS/NOT CONVULSIVE,
IMMEDIATELY GIVE WATER. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL/CO2/WATER SPRAY/FOAM.

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. TAKE UP WITH
SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL/PLACE IN SMALL CONTAINERS FOR
DISPOSAL.

Ventilation:SIMPLY PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 14 APR 86. MELTING POINT: 167F(75C).

Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:6.3%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM
DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND LICENSED
DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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