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

MSDS NAME:PH 9 BUFFER
NIIN:01-069-1830
MSDS Number: BGKHB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:POLY RESEARCH CORP.
Emergency Phone Num:516-242-1020
CAGE:64713
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Address:125 CORPORATE DRIVE
Box:City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742-2007
Country:US
Phone:516-758-0460
CAGE:64713

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

Name:BORIC ACID,CAS# 10043-35-3
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: UNK

Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: UNK
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:MILD SKIN IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER.
    INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. STOP LEAK. H*2O
    SPRAY TO COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE
    VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS.
    LG SPILL:DIKE W COMMERCIAL ABS ORBENT, PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS W ADEQUATE VENT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:USE APPROPIATE HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS J UNDER DOD SPECIFIEATION R-23679.

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

HCC:N1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A(SOLID)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER;ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED BY MFR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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