FERTIBAGRA 15G 2-4MM
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 3-Aug-2006 CHEMWATCH 47747
NC317TCP Version No:2.0
CD 2007/3 Page 1 of 8
Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
FERTIBAGRA 15G 2-4MM
SYNONYMS
"calcium sodium pentaborate octahydrate", "natural ulexite", "complex borate",
NaCaB5O9.8H2O
PRODUCT USE
Fertilizer, fibreglass manufacture, metallurgical applications, chemical intermediate.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Dandenong South
Victoria 3175
Telephone: 03 8795 8000
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 03 8795 8099
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
RISK SAFETY
Ingestion may produce health damage*. Do not breathe dust.
Cumulative effects may result following Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
exposure*.
* (limited evidence).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
fertibagra 15g 2-4mm 1319-33-1 >99
NaCaB5O9.8H2O
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
路 IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY.
路 For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Where Medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than 15
minutes from a hospital or unless instructed otherwise:
路 Induce vomiting with fingers down the back of the of the throat, ONLY IF CONSCIOUS.
路 Lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position if possible) to maintain
open airway and prevent aspiration.
NOTE: Wear a protective glove when inducing vomiting by mechanical means.
路 In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following
observation and employing supportive measures as indicated by the patient's condition.
路 If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily available, the
patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the MSDS should be provided.
Further action will be the responsibility of the medical specialist.
路 If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings send the patient
to a hospital together with a copy of the MSDS.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
路 If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.
路 Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing.
路 If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
路 Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
路 Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
路 Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
For acute or repeated short term exposures to boron and its compounds:
路 Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and epigastric pain, haematemesis and blue-green
discolouration of both faeces and vomitus characterise adult boron intoxication.
路 Access and correct any abnormalities found in airway and circulation.
路 A tidal volume of 10-15 mg/kg should be maintained.
路 Emesis should be induced unless the patient is in coma, is experiencing seizures or has
lost the gag reflex. If any of these are present, gastric lavage should be performed with
a large-bore tube after endotracheal intubation or in the presence of continuous
respiratory action.
路 Activated charcoal is probably not of value though its use might be indicated following
gastric evacuation. Catharsis might be useful to eliminate any borates remaining in the
gastro-intestinal tract (magnesium sulfate: adults, 30 gms: children 250 mg/kg).
路 Peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis remove some borates.
[Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology].
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
FIRE FIGHTING
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Product is not combustible. No special firefighting procedures required.
Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Non combustible.
路 Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contact with. strong acids.
HAZCHEM: None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
Clean up all spills immediately.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 If inhalation risk of exposure exists, wear SAA approved dust respirator.
路 Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Multi-ply paper bag with sealed plastic liner or heavy gauge plastic bag.
NOTE: Bags should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so that they
are stable and secure against sliding or collapse. Check that all containers are clearly
labelled and free from leaks. Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Segregate from. strong acids.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Keep dry.
路 Store under cover.
路 Protect containers against physical damage.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ + + + + +
_____________________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
MATERIAL DATA
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 Eyewash unit.
RESPIRATOR
Protection Factor Half- Face Respirator Full- Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
10 x ES P1 Air- line* -- PAPR- P1 -
50 x ES Air- line** P2 PAPR- P2
100 x ES - P3 -
Air- line* -
100+ x ES - Air- line** PAPR- P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
路 Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals;
even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will be powdered by
mutual friction.
路 Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and recirculation of
particulates in the workplace.
路 If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could
occur, respiratory protection should be considered. Such protection might consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
路 Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by bonding and
grounding.
路 Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require
additional protection measures such as explosion venting.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in
turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to efficiently
remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min.)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood- local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10
m/s (800-2000 f/min) for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2 metres distant from the
extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within
the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Odourless white to grey powder or granules. As mineral ulexite is white/transparent with
silky lustre. Insoluble in cold water, slightly soluble in hot water. Fuses easily. Occurs
with borax in surface deposits of arid areas.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.
Molecular Weight: Not available Boiling Range (掳C): >500
Melting Range (掳C): >500 Specific Gravity (water=1): 2.2
Solubility in water (g/L): Partly miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not available. Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not applicable.
Volatile Component (%vol): Not applicable. Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available. Flash Point (掳C): Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not applicable Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available.
State: Divided solid
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Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The solid/dust is. discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract and mildly toxic if
swallowed.
Borate poisoning causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and pain in the upper abdomen. Often
persistent vomiting occurs, and there may be blood in the faeces. There may also be
weakness, lethargy, headache, restlessness, tremors and convulsions. All borates cause
similar effects; the lethal dose is over 30 grams. Poisoning initially stimulates the
central nervous system before causing depression, as well as disturbing the digestive
system, causing skin eruptions, and damage to the liver and kidneys. Borate is mostly
eliminated from the body via the kidneys.
EYE
Particulate/dust is. discomforting and may be abrasive to the eyes.
SKIN
The material may be. slightly discomforting to the skin.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.
INHALED
Particulate/dust is. discomforting to the upper respiratory tract.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of generated dust and skin
contact.
Borate can accumulate in the testes and deplete germ cells and cause withering of the
testicles, according to animal testing. Hair loss, skin inflammation, stomach ulcer and
anaemia can all occur. Repeated swallowing or inhalation irritates the stomach, causes a
loss of appetite, disturbed digestion, nausea and vomiting, red rash, dry skin and mucous
membranes, reddening of the tongue, cracking of the lips, inflamed conjunctiva, swelling
of the eyelids and kidney injury. Animal testing revealed prolonged ingestion causes
effects to the reproductive system in both males and females.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
No data of toxicological significance identified in literature search.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for sodium calcium borate.
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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
sodium calcium borate (CAS: 1319-33-1) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia National Pollutant Inventory
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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Issue Date: 3-Aug-2006
Print Date: 19-Dec-2007
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