Product ID:#14107 BUFFER PILLOWS PH 9.00
MSDS Date:04/12/1984
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F008064
MSDS Number: BBZFQ

HACH COMPANY

AMES, IA 50010

Emergency Phone: (515) 232-2533

Info Phone: (515) 232-2533

Preparer: GIOVANNA F. OLSON

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

BORON OXIDE

CAS: 1303-86-2

RTECS: ED7900000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

POTASSIUM TETRABORATE

CAS: 1332-77-0

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: MODERATELY TOXIC.
ABSORPTION THROUGH BROKEN SKIN. INHALATION: VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
DEPRESSION OF CIRCULATION. SKIN/EYES & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
HARMFUL WHEN INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, DEPRESSION OF
CIRUCLATION.

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS. CALL PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION: GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. INDUCE VOMITING
BY STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOU S PERSON. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP INTO A BEAKER AND ADD WATER TO FORM A
SLURRY. WASH DOWN THE DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER. WASH SITE WITH SOAP
SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE CHEMICALS. USE
ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:THE POWDER IS EASILY ABSORBED THROUGH THE BROKEN
SKIN: WEAR GLOVES. DON'T BREATHE DUST.

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT
W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:200C
pH:9.00%
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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