SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- B0252 BORIC ACID ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 05/19/1997 MSDS Num: CFGQB LIIN: 00F054160 Product ID: B0252 BORIC ACID MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 10043-35-3 RTECS #: ED4550000 Name: BORIC ACID, ORTHOBORIC ACID ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50(RAT): 2660 MG/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. INHALATION: MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT THE CNS, KIDNEYS, MALE & FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. DEATH HAS BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, ERYTHEMATOUS LESIONS ON SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE, TACHYCARDIA, CYANOSIS, DELIRIUM, CONVULSIONS, COMA 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. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MAT ERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION. Other Precautions: DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE COTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. 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. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Vapor Pres: 2.6 Spec Gravity: 1.435 Appearance and Odor: WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: FIRE Materials To Avoid: POTASSIUM ANHYDRIDES Hazardous Decomposition Products: BORON OXIDES Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: B0252 BORIC ACID Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST PO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999 Status Code: A Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. INHALATION: MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT THE CNS, KIDNEYS, MALE & FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. DEATH HAS BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR. ======================================================= 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, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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