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APG Material Safety Data Sheet
Analytical Products Group, Inc. Date prepared on: 10/4/95
2730 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714 Last revised on: 4/26/05
740-423-4200 800-272-4442 Fax 740-423-5588
Section I: Product Identification
PRODUCT NAME: Boron (1,000 碌g/ml, 10,000 碌g/ml)
CATALOG NUMBER: 70014, 70214
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Non-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Water 7732-18-5 N/E >96%
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 N/E <=4%
* components are calculated on a weight/weight basis.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics of Hazardous Ingredients
BOILING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
VAPOR PRESSURE: SOLUBILITY IN WATER: APPEARANCE/ODOR:
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLASH POINT (Method used): AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL UEL
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Sample is non-flammable, use extinguisher media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Section V - Reactivity Data
Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid:
STABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid):
Water reactive materials, acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Will release toxic fumes of ammonia.
HAZARDOUS May Occur Will Not Occur Conditions to Avoid:
POLYMERIZATION:
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
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HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): This solution may be harmful if inhaled, ingested, or contracted with the skin or eyes. Ammonium Tetraborate may be harmful
to the respiratory tract if inhaled.
COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS: None Known
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: None Known
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None Known
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Seek medical assistance for treatment, observation and support if necessary.
Eye Contact: Flush with water.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Ingestion: Drink excess water to dilute salts, vomiting may occur.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb and dispose of material, may be flushed to sewer.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose as non-hazardous waste, may be flushed to sewer.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Treat as non-hazardous sample.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS* Analytical standards should never be heated or evaporated to dryness.
Section VIII - Control Measures
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Please specify): MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator.
VENTILATION: Local Exhaust
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical Resistant Gloves EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Maintain eye fountains and quick-drench facilities in work area.
EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES:
The information stated in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct on the date of publication and must not
be considered all conclusive. The information has been obtained only by a search of available literature and is only a guide for
handling the chemicals. Persons not specifically and properly trained should not handle this chemical or its container. This
MSDS is provided without any warranty expressed or implied, including merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
This product is furnished for laboratory use ONLY! Our standards may not be used as drugs, cosmetics, agricultural or pesticidal
products, food additives or as house hold chemicals.
* Various Government agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
Environmental Protection Agency, and others) may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage or
use of this product which may not be contained herein. The customer or user of this product should be familiar with these
regulations.
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