J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- 0084 BORIC ACID -- 6810-00-264-6535
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:0084 BORIC ACID MSDS Date:03/09/1992 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-264-6535 === Responsible Party === Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865-2219 Country:US Info Phone Num:908-859-2151 Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) CAGE:70829 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC. Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:800-582-2537 CAGE:70829 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:BORIC ACID CAS:10043-35-3 RTECS #:ED4550000 Fraction by Wt: 99-100% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:10 MG BORATES/M3 ACGIH TLV:5 MG BORATES/M3 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 2660MG/KG. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:IRRIT OF UPPER RESP TRACT.SKIN/EYE:IRRIT.INGEST:NAU,VOMIT,GASTROINTESTINAL IRRIT,CIRCULATORY FAILURE,CONVULSIONS,COMA,INGEST OF LG QUANTITIES MAY BE FATAL.CHRONIC EFFECT:KIDNEY DAMAGE,LIVER DAMA GE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY:NTP/IARC/ZLIST/OSHA:NO. Effects of Overexposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. EYE/SKIN IRRITATION. NAUSEA, VOMITING, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, CIRCULATORY FAILURE, CONVULSIONS, COMA, FATAL. KIDNEY/LIVER DAMAGE. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN. TARGET ORGANS:LIVER,KIDNEYS,EYES,SKIN,GI TRACT,CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INGEST:CALL PHYSICIAN.IF CONSCIOUS GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER.INDUCE VOMIT.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.NOT BREATH GIVE ART RESP.DIFFICULT BREATH GIVE OXY.SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMIN CLOTH/SHOES.EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NA Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA Lower Limits:NA Upper Limits:NA Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQPMT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROT CLOTH.W/CLEAN SHOVEL CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN DRY CNTNR & COVER;REMOVE FROM AREA.FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD.SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEM STORAGE AREA. Other Precautions:SAF-T-DATA STORAGE COLOR CODE:ORANGE(GENERAL STORAGE). ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTI CONDITIONS EXIST.AIRBORNE CONC IS HIGH USE APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK. Ventilation:USE ADQUATE GEN/LOC EXHAU VENTI TO KEEP FUME/DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:340F,171C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP Vapor Pres:15 Vapor Density:NA Spec Gravity:1.44 pH:NA Viscosity:NP Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%) Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER, ODORLESS. Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 Corrosion Rate:NP ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES POTASSIUM, STRONG BASES. Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT. Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CERCLA HAZ/SARA 313 TOXIC:NO.DISPOSE IAW ALL APPLICABLE FED/STATE/LOC ENVIRO REGS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.