**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1330-43-4 |Borates, tetra, sodium salts, anhydrou| 67.0 | 215-540-4 |
| |s | | |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7647-14-5 |Sodium chloride | 33.0 | 231-598-3 |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through damaged or
abraded skin in harmful amounts.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with
water.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1330-43-4:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 3 mg/m3 STEL
Belgium - TWA: 1 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 1 mg/m3 VME
Malaysia: 1 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 1 mg/m3 MAC
Spain: 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED
CAS# 7647-14-5:
Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Miscible with water,
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight: 0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
There is no information for any incompatibilities for this substance.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1330-43-4: ED4588000
CAS# 7647-14-5: VZ4725000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1330-43-4: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1060 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
1200 mg/kg.
CAS# 7647-14-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Mild; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg
Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Mild; Draize test,
rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >42 gm/m3/1H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3000 mg/kg; Skin,
rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Borates, tetra, sodium salts, anhydrous -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium chloride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1330-43-4: 1
CAS# 7647-14-5: 0
Canada
CAS# 1330-43-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7647-14-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1330-43-4 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7647-14-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1330-43-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7647-14-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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