Product ID:B0127 BORAX
MSDS Date:08/01/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F056306
MSDS Number: CHMYG

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Info Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

BORATES, TETRA, SODIUM SALT, ANHYDROUS, SODIUM TETRABORATE

CAS: 1330-43-4

RTECS: VZ2240000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE IRRITATING TO
MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT THE CNS &
KIDNEYS. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE S HOCK & DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, SEVERE VOMITING, DIARRHEA

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH
OUT MOUTH W /WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE
IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE
AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MA TERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISPOSAL CONT'D: THE HYDROLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATION REACTIONS MAY
GENERATE HEAT & FUMES WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF
ADDITION.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1365.8F
Spec Gravity:2.367
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BORON OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL: CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO A LARGE EXCESS OF
WATER. ADJUST PH TO 7, SEPARATE INSOLUBLE SOLID/LIQUIDS & PACKAGE
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLUTION DOWN THE DRAIN W/PLENTY
OF WATER. DISPOSE OF IAW /LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. (SEE
SUPP)

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