=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:89024 POTASSIUM METABORATE
NIIN:01-446-9939
MSDS Number: CFVZX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:JOHNSON MATTHEY ALFA AESAR
Address:30 BOND STREET
City:WARD HILL
State:MA
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-521-6300
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
CAGE:0MMA6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALFA AESAR (A JOHNSON MATTHEY CO)
Address:30 BOND STREET
Box:City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Phone:978-621-6300
CAGE:0MMA6

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:POTASSIUM METABORATE
CAS:16481-66-6
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, EPIGASTRIC
    PAIN. HEMORRHAGIC GASTROENTERITIS MAY DEVELOP, CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DEPRESSION AND SKIN ERUPTIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, VOMITING, EPIGASTRIC PAIN, HEMORRHAGIC
    GASTROENTERITIS, CNS DEPRESSION, SKIN ERUPTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLOOD WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. INHALED/INGESTED-SEEK PROMPT, COMPETENT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NO DATA
Lower Limits:NO DATA
Upper Limits:NO DATA
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, DRY SAND, DRY
    GROUND DOLOMITE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED. WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S
    PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTETCIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER SPILL WITH DRY
    SAND OR DRY VEMICULITE, MIX WELL & CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A
    WELL-MARKED CONTAINER. CLOSE  CONTAINER TIGHTLY. SUBMIT OR RETAIN
    FORDISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    HEPA CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED.
    USE IAW 29 CFR 19 10.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT & APRON. FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
    COVERALLS, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER, HYGENIC FACILITIES FOR
    WASHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NO DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1742F,950C
Vapor Pres:NO DATA
Vapor Density:NO DATA
Spec Gravity:NO DATA
Solubility in Water:NO DATA
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATIONS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF POTASSIUM METABORATE.

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