Product ID:BUFFER SOLUTION PH 10.00, BUF10
MSDS Date:07/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N075418
MSDS Number: CCTZQ

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO ST
GARDENA, CA 90248
US

Emergency Phone: 800-414-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE; (SODIUM BORATE)

CAS: 1303-96-4

RTECS: VZ2275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.475%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 0.0732%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

0.62

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 99.5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. INDUCE VOMIT BY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NOT REENTER MOUTH AND THROAT. NEVER GIVE AN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BE SUFFICIENT; CONSULT A SPECIALIST BEFORE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY
DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (CORROSIVE, IRRITANT), EYE
CONTACT (IRRITANT) & INGESTION. NOT DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN
CONTACT (NON-SENSIT). CHRONIC:NOT DANGEROUS I N CASE OF SKIN
(NON-CORR, NON-IRRIT, NON-SENSIT, NON-PERMEATOR) & EYE CONT
(NON-IRRIT), (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:INGEST, INHAL. TOX EFTS ON
HUMANS:VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT
(CORROSIVE, IRRITANT), EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), INGESTION. NOT
DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (NON-SENSITIZER). INGESTION OF
5-10 GRAMS HAS PRODUCED SEVERE VOMITING, DIARRHEA, SHOCK AND DEATH
(SODIUM BORATE).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN, KEEPING
LIDS OPEN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHES AS
QUICKLY AS POSS, PROT YOUR OWN HANDS & BODY. PLACE UNDER DELUGE
SHOWER. IF CH EM TOUCHES VICTIM'S EXPOSED SKIN, SUCH AS HANDS,
GENTLY & THORO WASH CONTAM SKIN W/RUNNING WATER & NON-ABRASIVE
SOAP. BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL TO CLEAN FOLDS, CREVICES, CREASES &
GROIN. COLD (SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
NON-FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . NON-FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN
MANUFACTURER'S DATABASE REGARDING THE PRODUCT'S RISKS OF EXPLOSION
IN THE PRESENCE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:SM:DILUTE W/WATER & MOP UP/ABSORB W/INERT, DRY
MATL & PLACE IN APPROP WASTE DISP CNTNR. FINISH CLEANING BY
SPREADING WATER ON CONTAM SURF, & FOR LG SPILL, ALLOW TO EVACUATE
THRU SANITARY SYS. SM:DISP OF ACCORD TO LOC & REGIONAL AUTH REQS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE GAS, FUMES, VAPOR OR
SPRAY. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES AS OXIDIZING AGENTS, MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:NO SPECIFIC STORAGE REQUIRED. USE SHELVES OR CABINETS
STURDY ENOUGH TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE CHEMICALS. BE SURE THAT IT
IS NOT NECESSARY TO STRAIN TO REACH MATEIRALS, AND THAT SHELVES ARE
NOT OVERLOA DED.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED VAPOR RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE
NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT. LG SPILL:NIOSH APPRVD VAP
RESP. SCBA SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHAL OF PROD.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHST VENT/OTHER ENGINEERING CTLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE
CONCS OF VAPS BELOW THEIR RESPECTIVE TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
LAB COAT. FULL SUIT. BOOTS. SUGGESTED PROT CLTHG MIGHT NOT (ING 6)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOL IN H*2O:EASILY SOL IN COLD WATER. SOL IN HOT WATER. PH:NEUTRAL.
MATLS TO AVOID:PRESENCE OF GLASS. FIRST AID PROC:WATER MAY BE USED.
COVER IRRIT SKIN W/EMOLLIENT. IF IRRIT PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTN.I
NHAL:ALLOW TO REST IN WELL VENTD AREA. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN.
INGEST:REMOVE DENTURES IF ANY. HAVE CONSCIOUS PERSON (ING 4)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:SEE ING 3
Vapor Density:SEE ING 3
Spec Gravity:SEE ING 3
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SLIGHTLY REACTIVE TO REACTIVE W/OXIDIZING AGENTS. SLIGHTLY CORR TO CORR
IN PRESENCE OF ALUMINUM. NON-CORR IN (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL
OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

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