Material Safety Data Sheet

THIS PRODUCT IS A CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE, AND IS INTENDED TO BE USED BY PERSONS

HAVING CHEMICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL, AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK.





IDENTITY: TFPB



SECTION I

MANUFACTURER’S NAME:              DOJINDO LABORATORIES

ADDRESS:                          Kumamoto Techno Research Park, Tabaru 2025-5 Mashiki-machi,

                                  Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-2202, JAPAN

TELEPHONE:                        +81-96-286-1515

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:              +81-96-286-1515

DATA PREPARED:                    October 12, 1999



SECTION II. IDENTITY INFORMATION

CHEMICAL NAME:             Tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate, sodium salt, dihydrate

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER:       79060-88-1

OSHA PEL:                  Not available

ACGIH TLV:                 Not available



SECTION III. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

MELTING POINT:            Not available

BOILING POINT:            Not applicable

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1):        Not available

VAPOR PRESSURE:           Not applicable

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1):    Not applicable

EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): Not applicable

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:      Soluble

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:      White crystalline powder



SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):                Not available

FLAMMABLE LIMITS:                Not available

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:             Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam and water.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

      Wear protective clothing, respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases.



SECTION V. REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY:               Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:     Heat, sunlight and high temperature.

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing agents.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:              When decomposed, it may emit toxic fumes of carbon

                                                    monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrogen

                                                    fluoride.



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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:                     Will not occur



SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:

       Inhalation? Yes; Skin? Yes; Ingestion? Yes

HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC):

     May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Causes eye and skin irritation. The material is

     irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause allergic skin reaction.

CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed in RTECS.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Not available.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Not available.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

     In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. In

     case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Assure adequate flushing

     of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial

     respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If ingested, wash out mouth with water. Call a physician. Wash

     contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.



SECTION VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

     Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Sweep up, place in a bag and

     hold for waste disposal. Ventilate the area and wash the spill site after material pickup is complete. Avoid

     raising dust.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

      Dispose of in accordance with all regulations as employer's responsibility. Dissolve or mix the material with a

      combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:

     Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator, chemical-safety goggles and rubber gloves. Mechanical

     exhaust required. Safety shower and eye bath. Faceshield. Do not breathe the dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin or

     on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Irritant. Harmful.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

      Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool and dry place.



SECTION VIII. CONTROL MEASURES

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): Necessary

VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST:             Fume hood.

SPECIAL:

MECHANICAL (GENERAL):           Necessary

OTHER:

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:              Chemical-resistant gloves.

EYE PROTECTION:                 Chemical-safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:

     Wash thoroughly after handling. Access to a safety shower and eye-wash. Do not permit eating, drinking or

     smoking near the material.



THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL-

INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. DOJINDO LABORATORIES SHALL NOT BE

HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE

ABOVE MATERIAL.





                                                                                                          Miki Kiyonaga

                                                                                                                 Manager

                                                                                                          Quality Control