Product ID:BORAX
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-356-5803
MSDS Number: BDXCD

Emergency Phone: (213) 381-5311

Cage: LO288

Cage: LO288

SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE

CAS: 1303-96-4

RTECS: VZ2275000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:MINOR SKIN IRRITANT.MODERATE EYE IRRITANT.

First Aid:WASH WITH WATER.

Extinguishing Media:NONE-PRODUCT IS INHERENT FIRE RETARDANT
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP.USE STANDARD DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES.PRESENTS NO HEALTH HAZARD.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE NEEDED
Other Precautions:NONE NEEDED

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIFIC PROTECTION REQUIRED
Ventilation:NORMAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS SOLID

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN CONTAINER SUITABLE FOR SHIPMENT TO
DISPOSAL AREA.

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