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

MSDS NAME:GERSTLEY BORATE
NIIN:00F003994
MSDS Number: BBPGP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:U.S.BORAX/CHEMICAL/LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
Emergency Phone Num:(714) 774-2673
CAGE:EO773
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:U S BORAX AND CHEMICAL CORP
Address:3075 WILSHIRE BLVD
Box:2781 T
City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90010-1207
Country:US
CAGE:24611
Company:U.S.BORAX/CHEMICAL/LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
CAGE:EO773

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

Name:SODIUM OXIDE
Fraction by Wt: 5.4%

Name:CALCIUM OXIDE
Fraction by Wt: 17.2%

Name:BORIC OXIDE
Fraction by Wt: 32.4%

Name:WATER INSOLUBLES
Fraction by Wt: 17.3%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE: DUST MAY BE SLIGHTLY IRRITATING.
    INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE SNEEZING.

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

Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASHING WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER OR MILK.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST FOE #88
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IF DESIRED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED: 25 NOV 1985.

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

Vapor Density:58.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLES

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SANITARY LANDFILL. NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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