**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | 95.5 | 231-791-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 10043-35-3 |Boric acid | 4 | 233-139-2 |
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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 in harmful amounts
through injured skin.
Ingestion:
May cause circulatory system failure. May cause central nervous
system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may
cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to
respiratory failure. Boric acid poisoning begins with nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. There is a red skin rash followed by
extensive exfoliation not only in areas of rash but also of mucous
membranes. Other symptoms may include weakness, headache,
restlessness & kidney injury.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be absorbed through the
lungs.
Chronic:
Chronic poisoning by boron compounds, borism, may be little more
than dry skin and mucous membranes, followed by appearance of a red
tongue, patchy alopecia (hair loss), cracked lips, and
conjunctivitis. Infants and young children are more susceptible to
boric acid poisoning than adults. Prolonged absorption of boron
compounds may cause anorexia, vomiting, mild diarrhea, skin rash,
alopecia, convulsions, weakness, confusion, menstrual disorders, and
anemia.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin:
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation
develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** 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:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7732-18-5:
CAS# 10043-35-3:
Russia: 10 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 protective 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: Liquid
Color: clear red
Odor: None
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 212 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 32 deg F
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: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: mixture
Molecular Weight: mixture
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Boric acid is incompatible with acetic anhydride and potassium and
reacts with basic materials to form borate salts.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 10043-35-3: ED4550000 ED4560000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 10043-35-3: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
2660 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2500 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Boric acid -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** 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
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing group:
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 10043-35-3: 1
Canada
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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