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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
FERTIBAGRA 21 POWDER
SYNONYMS
B8-Na2-O13, Na2B8O13.4H2O, "boric acid, (H2B8O13), disodium salt", "boron sodium oxide"
, "boric acid, disodium salt", "disodium octaborate, tetrahydrate"
PRODUCT USE
Reagent.
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
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
S5
RISK SAFETY
Harmful if swallowed. Do not breathe dust.
Inhalation may produce health damage*. Wear suitable protective clothing.
Cumulative effects may result following Use only in well ventilated areas.
exposure*.
May produce discomfort of the respiratory Keep container in a well ventilated place.
system*.
* (limited evidence). To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material use water.
Keep away from food drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre (show this container
or label).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
fertibagra 21 powder 12008-41-2 >98
may contain small amounts of
sodium borate anhydrous 1330-43-4
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.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with 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 Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor,
or for at least 15 minutes.
路 Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
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
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.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the fire and cool adjacent area.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Non combustible.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of:.
caustic compounds.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
HAZCHEM: None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
Clean up all spills immediately.
Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
Place in suitable containers for disposal.
Flush residue away with large quantities of water.
MAJOR SPILLS
Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
Stop leak if safe to do so.
Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
Collect and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
Wash spill area with large quantities of water.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
Use good occupational work practice.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid generating and breathing dust.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with. acids.
Avoid sources of heat.
Avoid physical damage to containers.
When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
Wash hands with soap and water after handling.
Work clothes should be laundered separately: NOT at home.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Glass container.
Plastic drum.
Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
Metal can.
Metal drum.
路 Check that containers are clearly labelled.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contact with strong acids, finely divided zirconium.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a well-ventilated area.
Store away from sources of heat or ignition / naked lights.
Store away from incompatible materials.
Protect containers against physical damage.
Keep containers securely sealed.
Keep dry.
Check regularly for spills and leaks.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ X + X 0 +
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+: 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
Source Material TWA mg/m鲁
_________ _________ _____
Australia Exposure Standards fertibagra 21 powder (Inspirable 10
dust (Not specified))
The following materials had no OELs on our records
鈥? sodium borate anhydrous: CAS:1330- 43- 4
MATERIAL DATA
INGREDIENT DATA
SODIUM BORATE ANHYDROUS:
No data are currently available to establish a causal link between
inhalation exposures to sodium tetraborates and chronic respiratory and/or
systemic effects.
An occupationally important toxic effect of the sodium tetraborates is
their acute irritant effect when in contact with skin and the mucous
membranes of the eyes, nose and other sites of the respiratory tract.
The irritant properties increase with decreasing water of hydration due
to the exothermic effect of hydration. The TLV-TWA of 1 mg/m3 for the
anhydrous and pentahydrate forms and 5 mg/m3 for the decahydrate is thought
to be protective against the acute irritant effects.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses.
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
Plastic gloves.
Neoprene gloves.
Rubber gloves.
OTHER
Overalls.
路 Barrier cream.
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
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions.
If exposure to workplace dust is not controlled, respiratory protection is required; wear
SAA approved dust respirator.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
White powder; mixes with water.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: 412.54 (.4H2O) Boiling Range (掳C): Not applicable
Melting Range (掳C): Not available Specific Gravity (water=1): Not available
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): 7.6 (10% soln) Vapour Pressure (kPa): Negligible
Volatile Component (%vol): Negligible Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not applicable Flash Point (掳C): Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not available Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available
State: Divided solid Viscosity: Not available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Product is considered stable under normal handling conditions.
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material is highly discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract may cause severe
mucous membrane damage and may be harmful if swallowed in large quantity Individuals vary
greatly in their susceptibility to poisoning and symptoms may appear after a few weeks or
many years of exposure.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
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
The material is highly discomforting to the eyes and is capable of causing pain and
severe conjunctivitis. Corneal injury may develop, with possible permanent impairment of
vision, if not promptly and adequately treated.
SKIN
The material is moderately discomforting to the skin and is capable of causing skin
reactions which may lead to dermatitis.
Solution of material in moisture on the skin, or perspiration, may increase irritant
effects.
Prolonged exposure may cause chemical burns.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.
INHALED
The dust may be highly discomforting to the upper respiratory tract may cause severe
mucous membrane damage and may be harmful if inhaled.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation of small amounts of dust or fume over long periods may cause
poisoning.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as
emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations
of particulate are inhaled.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are usually by.
inhalation of generated dust and inhalation of fumes from the heated material.
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
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 2000 mg/kg Nil Reported
Oral (rat) LD50: 2550 mg/kg * * Van Waters &
Rogers
SODIUM BORATE ANHYDROUS:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (man) LDLo: 709 mg/kg Nil Reported
Oral (rat) LD50: 2660 mg/kg
Reproductive effector in rats
Mutagenic towards bacteria
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
Recycle wherever possible.
Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
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
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: S5
REGULATIONS
disodium octaborate (CAS: 12008-41-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia National Pollutant Inventory
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
disodium octaborate (CAS: 12280-03-4) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia National Pollutant Inventory
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS
Ingredient Name CAS
fertibagra 21 powder 12008- 41- 2, 12280- 03- 4
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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