MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate
MSDS Ref. No.: 10486-00-7
Date Approved: 04/30/2006
Revision No.: 4
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the Canada鈥檚 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
and, the EC Directive, 2001/58/EC.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate
SYNONYMS: Sodium Perborate, Tetrahydrate Perborax, Hydrate of
Peroxometaborate
GENERAL USE: Used in active oxygen-type laundry bleaches, plastic destaining and
dishwashing compounds, coffee-stain removers, denture cleaners,
neutralizers for cold-wave preparations, and the preparation of
oxidizing solutions for bleaching or other purposes. It can also be
used as a source of oxygen at elevated temperatures.
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FMC CORPORATION (303) 595-9048 (Medical - U.S. - Call Collect)
FMC Peroxygens
1735 Market Street For leak, fire, spill, or accident emergencies, call:
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.A. & Canada)
(215) 299-6000 (General Information)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
鈥? White, odorless, crystals
鈥? Oxidizer.
鈥? Contact with combustibles may cause fire.
鈥? Under fire conditions product may decompose releasing oxygen that intensifies fire.
鈥? Deluge container with water at safe distance or in protected area.
鈥? Corrosive to eyes.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Airborne dust may be irritating to eyes, nose, throat
and lungs. No significant long term inhalation hazard; irritation usually subsides after exposure ceases.
Page 1 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# Wt.% EC No. EC Class
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate 10486-00-7 96 - 98 None Not classified
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids
intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist immediately.
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists,
contact a medical doctor.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: May be corrosive to eyes and mucous membranes.
Emesis or gastric lavage must consider possible esophageal perforation due to re-exposure to corrosives.
Decomposition products may include peroxide (irritant) and borate. Systemic effects are unlikely, but
would be those of boric acid for which treatment is symptomatic and includes decontamination, support of
circulation, correction of fluid-electrolyte distrubances, control of convulsions and protection of kidneys if
large borate loads are encountered.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, water fog
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Decomposes with liberation of heat and oxygen which
may intensify fire in combustible surroundings.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: For fires involving this material, do not enter any
enclosed or confined fire space without proper protection equipment such as a self contained breathing
apparatus.
Page 2 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Non-combustible
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: Not available
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES: Material should be put into an approved DOT container then diluted with
large quantities of water and disposed of according to the methods outlined in Section 13, "Disposal
Considerations". Return product to original container.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Avoid contact by using personal protective equipment. Use respiratory protective
equipment when release of airborne dust is expected.
STORAGE: Store material in a cool, dry, clean area. Do not store near or expose to heat sources
i.e., steam pipes, radiant heaters, hot air vents etc. Avoid contact with reducing agents and moisture.
COMMENTS: VENTILATION: Provide mechanical general and/or local exhaust ventilation to
prevent release of dust into work environment. If ventilation is inadequate or not available, use dust
respirator and eye protection.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide mechanical local exhaust ventilation to prevent
release of dust into the work area. If release is expected use respiratory protection.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Chemical goggles or face shield.
RESPIRATORY: Use approved dust respirator with full face piece.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Long sleeve shirt, impervious apron or clothing.
Rubber or neoprene footwear.
GLOVES: Rubber or neoprene gloves. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap and
water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
Page 3 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Odorless
ODOR:
White crystalline solid
APPEARANCE:
Non-combustible
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
Not applicable
BOILING POINT:
Not available
COEFFICIENT OF OIL / WATER:
Not available
DENSITY / WEIGHT PER VOLUME:
Not applicable (Butyl Acetate = 1)
EVAPORATION RATE:
Non-combustible
FLASH POINT:
Approximately 65 掳C (149 掳F) Decomposition
MELTING POINT:
temperature
Not available
ODOR THRESHOLD:
Oxidizer
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES:
None
PERCENT VOLATILE:
10.2 @ 25 掳C (1% solution)
pH:
30 g/kg @ 25掳C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
(H20 = 1) Not available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
Not applicable (Air = 1)
VAPOR DENSITY:
6.2 mm Hg @ 20 掳C (68 掳F)
VAPOR PRESSURE:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Heat, moisture, reducing agents.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Stable (contamination and moisture could initiate
STABILITY:
decomposition.)
Will not occur
POLYMERIZATION:
Heavy metals, reducing agents, and combustibles
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
such as wood, paper, oils etc.
Hydrogen peroxide, and oxygen that supports
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
combustion.
Page 4 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: Extremely irritating/corrosive (rabbit) [FMC I82-665]
SKIN EFFECTS: No data available for the product.
DERMAL LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit) [FMC I82-664]
ORAL LD50: 1,908 mg/kg (rat) [FMC I82-663]
INHALATION LC50: No data available for the product.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, nose, throat and lungs
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: Product has low oral and dermal
toxicity. It is minimally irritating to the skin and extremely irritating to the eyes. Dust may be irritating to
nose, throat and lungs.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the
product.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: Not listed
IARC: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: ACGIH: Not listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No data available for the product.
Although boron is an essential micronutrient for healthy growth of plants, it can be harmful to boron
sensitive plants in higher quantities.
Care should be taken to minimize the amount of borate product released to the environment.
Boron naturally occurs in seawater at an average concentration of 5 mg b/l.
In lab studies acute toxicity (96-hr. LC50) for underyearling Coho salmon (Onchorhynchus Kitsutch) in
seawater was determined as 40 mg b/l.
Boron in freshwater is generally less than 1 mg b/l.
Rainbow trout (S. Gairdneri) 24 day LC50 = 150.0 mg b/l.
36 day NOEC-LOEC = 0.75 to 1 mg b/l.
Page 5 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Boron is naturally occurring and ubiquitous in the
environment. Product will decompose in the environment to natural borate. Product is soluble in water and
is leachable through normal soil.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dissolve in water to allow the release of oxygen and dispose via a
treatment system in accordance with local, state and federal governmental agencies regulations. Contact
appropriate regulatory agency prior to disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
Not regulated by U.S. DOT
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Not applicable
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS / DIVISION:
N/A
UN/NA NUMBER:
N/A
PACKING GROUP:
Not applicable
LABEL(S):
Not applicable
PLACARD(S):
Not applicable
MARKING(S):
Not Listed
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
49 STCC Number: Not applicable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)
Not regulated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) /
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)
Not regulated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Page 6 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
Keep material cool and dry.
This material is shipped in 110 lb. polyethylene lined bags.
N/A = not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A):
Not listed
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370):
Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370):
The Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is 10,000 lbs;
however, this product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.:
None, (conc. <52%)
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372):
Not listed
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND
LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA DESIGNATION & REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) (40 CFR 302.4):
Not listed
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS (40 CFR 710):
Exempt: Hydrate of sodium peroxometaborate
INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS
Sodium perborate tetrahydrate:
Australia (AICS): Listed
China: Listed
Philippines (PICCS): Listed
Page 7 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS
Health 3
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 1
Personal Protection (PPE) F
Protection = F(o) (Face shield and eye protection, gloves, apron, and dust respirator)
HMIS = Hazardous Materials Identification System
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Severe
3 = Serious
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Minimal
NFPA
Health 3
Flammability 0
Reactivity 1
Special OX
SPECIAL = OX (Oxidizer)
NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Extreme
3 = High
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Insignificant
REVISION SUMMARY:
This MSDS replaces Revision #3, dated January 29, 2004.
Changes in information are as follows:
Section 1 (Product and Company Identification)
Section 3 (Composition / Information on Ingredients)
Section 16 (Other Information)
FMC Logo - FMC Corporation Trademark
漏 2006 FMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Page 8 of 9
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate (10486-00-7) Date: 04/30/2006
FMC Corporation believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and
statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information
provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable where such
product is used in combination with any other materials or in any process. It is a violation of Federal law to
use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Further, since the conditions and methods of use
are beyond the control of FMC Corporation, FMC Corporation expressly disclaims any and all liability as
to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
Page 9 of 9
|