Product ID:MIL-A-53009 AM.3
MSDS Date:03/09/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-287-8067
MSDS Number: BXQHB

Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400

Info Phone: 201-313-1187/FAX -1057 (CAROL)

Preparer: J.J.BURGARD

Cage: 82925

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

SODIUM BORATE, PENTAHYDRATE

CAS: 12179-04-3

RTECS: VZ2540000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:99ES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO CARCINOGENC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-MAY CAUSE REDNESS AND BURNS. SKIN-MAY
CAUSE REDNESS AND BURNS. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE BURNS TO THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. ALSO MAY CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND COUGHING.
INGESTION-MAY CAUSE PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

First Aid:EYES-FLOOD WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL AID. SKIN-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MIN. IF IRRITATION OCCURS GET MEDICAL AID. INHALATION-MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF BR EATHING ID HARD, GET OXYGEN. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
PEFORM CPR IF TRAINED, GET MEDICAL AID. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE 4-8 OZ OF MILK OR WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL WITH WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL. DIKE AND
CONTAIN SPILL. RECOVER FREE LIQUID IF ABLE. NEUTRALIZE REMAINING
SPILL WITH MURIATIC OR ACETIC ACID. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL &
PLACE INTO PROPER CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT ALLOW SPILL TO
ENTER DRAINS.
Neutralizing Agent:MURIATIC ACID OR ACETIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:USE THIS PRODUCT AS DIRECTED - SEE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS. PRODUCT IS ALKALINE WITH A PH VALUE OF 12.5 TO 13.0.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKING IN A CONFINED AREA, IF EXCESSIVE
MISTING IS EXPECTED OR IF EXPOSURE MAY OR DOES EXCEED RECOMMENDED
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS, USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES MECHANICAL: FAN.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:IF SPLASHING IS EXPECTED, USE A FACE SHIELD
AND RUBBER APRON. PROVIDE LOCAL EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYE WASH
STATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS & FACE AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MATERIAL IS CORROSIVE (ALKALINE) - AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT AND
PROLONGED AND/OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS. ALL USERS SHOULD
CONSULT MSDS BEFORE HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:N.D.
Vapor Density:N.D.
Spec Gravity:1.2
pH:13.
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N.D.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW LIQUID SOLUTION, PRACTICALLY ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZERS (PRODUCT PH = 12.0)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. WASTE IS CLASSIFIED AS CORROSIVE (D002)
UNDER RCRA.

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