Product ID:SB116-500
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6630
NIIN:00-973-9004
MSDS Number: BGBDR

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION

Emergency Phone: (201) 796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

POTASSIUM TETRABORATE

Fraction By Weight: 0.4%

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 584-08-7

RTECS: TS7750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.7%

SODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMETETRAACETATE(SODIUM SALT OF EDTA)

CAS: 139-33-3

RTECS: AH4375000

Fraction By Weight: 0.9%

WATER; CAS #7732-18-5

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 98.0%

Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:MAY IRRIT MUC MEMBRANE;SKIN/EYES:MAY
CAUSE REDNESS,IRRIT,SENSITIZN;INGEST:NAUSEA,VOMITG,WKNSS.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.ABSORB
SMALL SPILLS WITH VERMICULIZE,SCOOP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE
CONTAINER;DIKE LG SPILL AS PRACTICAL TO MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTAMINATION.PUMP INTO SUITABLE CON TAINERS,CLOSE TIGHTLY.KEEP OUT
OF SEWERS/WATERWAY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT TO
PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT WITH THIS SOLUTION.

Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:NEOPRON RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM FISHER SCIENTIFIC,EFFECTIVE:10/29/85;COMPONENTS >1.0% WERE
OBTAINED FROM MFR BECAUSE I/A/W OSHA REGS,WERE NOT LISTED ON THE
MSDS;BUFFER PH:10.00 POM 0.002;NSN CANCELLED EFF 86001.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F/100C
Vapor Pres:14
Vapor Density:0.7
Spec Gravity:1.12
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID(RED,YELLOW OR BLUE COLORED)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEATING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY EMIT HCL
GAS,H*2 & OXIDES OF NA.

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

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