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Material SafetyData Sheet
SECTION L: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Manufacturer: CumberlandSwan
One SwanDrive Date: November1999
Smyrna,
TN 37167
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Telephone:(615) 459-8900
(615)459-8900
ext.52'10
24hr Emergency:
SECTION2: Composition Informationon Ingredients
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CAS#:10043-35-3
Name: Boric Acid
SECTION3: HazardsIdentification
concentrations dustmay resultin initation to the eyes,
to of
Prolongedexposure elevated
nose,throat.
Potential Routes of Exposure: Ingestion,inhalation,dermalcontact,eye contact
may resultin reproductive
Target Organs: None; however,overexposure disorders.
Symptoms of Overexposure:
sneezing coughing.
and
May cause transitory
lnhalation:
vomiting ingesting 15g, anddiarrhea.
over
if
Drowsiness,
Ingestion:
None listed.
DermalContact:
macularrash.CNS effects after24
Irritation. erthema.
Acute Effects:
hr.
may be aggravated
by
Kidney, liver diseases nervedisorders
and
Chronic Effects:
exposure boric acid.
to
HMIS: H:2, F:0, R=0 SeeSection8 for PPEinformation
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye: Flush eyeswith copiousamountof waterfor at least l5 minutes.
Skin: Flushwith water. If initation persists,
seekmedicalattention.
Boric Acid is not considered acutepoison. Large amountsof borates
an
Ingestion:
throughthe urine (10%in first 24hr). Vomiting
arereadily dissipated
giving two glasses water and sticking a finger
of
may be inducedby
person.
down throat. Never give anythingby mouthto an unconscious
Ifunsure,contact poisoncontrolcenter.
the
Removevictim to freshair and provideoxygenif breathingis difficult.
Inhalation:
Seekmedicalattentionif breathingcontinues be difficult.
to
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SECTION 5: Fire FightingMeasures
ExtinguishingMedia: None. Boric Acid is not flammableand doesnot support
combustion.Useappropriate fighting measures
fire for
surroundingfire.
UnusualFire or None. Productis an inherentfire retardant.
ExplosionHazards:
Recommendations: Clear areaof unprotected personnel.Wear completeturnout gear.
Cool containers exposed fire with water.
to
SECTION 6: Accidental
Release
Measures
LargeSpills: Shovel sweep an placein container laterdisposal.Follow
or up for
applicablestateor federalregulations
concerningdisposal.
SmallSpills: Washwith water.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
StorageRequirements: Store tightlyclosed
in containers a coolanddry area.
in
precautions: Useappropiate
Handling ventilation/respirators handling
when material
above OSHAAIIOSH
the exposurelimits.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls / PersonalProtection
OSHA PEL = 15 MGA4, OSHA STEL=N/A IDLH=N/A
RecommendedEngineering Controls: Useventilationequipment necessary as to
maintainairborneconcentrations below the PEL.
RecommendedAdmin Controls:Train employees the hazards dust
on of
gloves,respirator
PPE: Goggles,
RecommendedHygiene Practices: CleanPPEand work clothing contaminated with
boric acid prior to reuse.After working with this product,be sureto washbeforeeating,
smoking,drinking, or applyingcosmetics.
SECTION 9: Physicaland Chemical Properties
Appearance: White crystallinesolid Freezing Point: N/A Autoignition: N/A
Odor: No odor Water Sotubilityt4.72oh@20o LELI
C N/A
Odor Threshold:N/A Molecular Weight: N/A UEL: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A SpecificGravity: 1.43 Vapor Density:NiA
Boiling Point: 5720F FlashPoint: NiA
SECTION 10: Stabilitv and Reactivitv
Stability: Stable
Polymerization: Will not occur
potassium
Conditions avoid:
to Acetic anydrideelemental
Hazardous Products: None identified
of Decomposition
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SECTION I 1: Toxicologicalfnformation
LDso:3.16GA(G (oral)(Rats) LCso: t6 MG/L(Rabbits) c/KG (Dermal)
(Rabbirs)
2
Carcinogenicity: Not identifiedas a carcinogen OSHA, IARC, or NTp
by
Mutagenicity: Notlndicated
Reproductive Effects: Studiesin animalsshow daily ingestionof large amounts of
boric acid causes
effectson the malereproductive system(testicularatrophy,
reducedspermproduction,and sterility) and fetal developmentaleffects(organ
and skeletalabnormalities)
SECTION 12: Ecological
Information
Ecotoxicity: N/A Environmental Fate: N/A Soil Absorption/Mobitify: Slightly Mobile
EnvironmentalDegradation:Not identified.
SECTION13:Disposal
Considerations
your supplier a licensed
Disposal:Contact or for
contractor detailed recommendations.
Disposal Regulatory
Requirements:Follow applicable
Federal,'state local
and
regulations
SECTION 14: Transportlnformation
ShippingName: Consumer
CommodityORM-D
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
RCRA Hazardous lassification: N/A
WasteNumber/C
CERCLA Substance:N/A
Quantity: 10,000lbs (Default)
CERCLA Reportable
SARA 3111312Codes:N/A
SARA Toxic Chemical:N/A
SECTION 16: Other Information
Preparedby: CumberlandSwan
(1993);
Sources Information:29CFR1910.1000;NIOSH Guideto Chemical
Pocket
of Hazards
Occupational
Health Guidelinesfor ChemicalHazards;NFPA Guideto
Materials- lOth Edition, 49 Codeof FederalRegulations.
Hazardous
Disclaimer: While reasonable carehasbeentakento ensure accuracy
the and completeness
of the informationregarding materialdescribed herein,it is the purchaser's
the
responsibilityto ensure suitability of suchinformationas it appliesto the
the
purchaser's intendeduseof the material.
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