OPA Diluent for Amino Acid &

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                        Glyphosate Analysis

                        Cat. No. OD104 &GA104



                        Section I - General



                        [12045-78-2]

CAS#:

                        K2B4O7

FORMULA:

                        Aqueous Solution of Potassium borate

CHEMICAL NAME:

                        Potassium tetraborate

SYNONYMS:

                        Aqueous alkali solution

CHEMICAL FAMILY:







                        Section II - Hazardous Ingredients



1:                      Not hazardous; contains 5.4% wt potassium borate in water





                        Section III - Physical Data



                        Not applicable

MELTING POINT:

                        100° C (approx)

BOILING POINT:

                        < 17 mm Hg @ 20° C

VAPOR PRESSURE:

                        Clear, colorless and odorless solution

APPEARANCE:

                        Aqueous solution

SOLUBILITY:







                        Section IV - Toxicity Data



                        Not available

RTECS #:

                        Not available

RTECS NAME:

                        Not available

REVIEWS:







                        Section V - Health Hazard and First Aid



                        Will irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

ACUTE EFFECTS:

CHRONIC EFFECTS:Not established.

                        Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; assure adequate flushing by separating

EYE CONTACT:

                        eyelids with fingers. Get medical assistance.

                        Rinse with 1% acetic acid to neutralize, followed by water.

SKIN CONTACT:

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                                       Not applicable.

               INHALATION:

                                       Give water freely and/or 1%acetic acid, followed by milk. Get medical assistance.

               INGESTION:







                                       Section VI - Fire and Explosion Hazards



                                       Not flammable

               FLASHPOINT:

               EXTINGUISHING

                                       Water spray

               MEDIA:

               FIREFIGHTING

                                       Not applicable

               PROCEDURE:

               UNUSUAL

                                       None

               HAZARDS:

               EXPLOSIVE

                                       Non-explosive

               PROPERTIES:







                                       Section VII - Reactivity



                                        Stable

               GENERAL:

               INCOMPATIBILITIES:Primary and secondary amines will cause non-hazardous contamination of this solution.

               HAZARDOUS

               COMBUSTION OR

               DECOMPOSTION

                                        Will not occur.

               PRODUCTS:







                                       Section VIII - Spill or Leak Procedures



                                       Wear safety goggles and gloves. Neutralize spill with diluted acetic acid. Soak up spill with rags, paper

               SPILL PROCEDURE:

                                       towels, sponge; rinse away or discard. Wash spill-site with soap and water.

                                       This product may be mixed or dissolved in a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped

               WASTE DISPOSAL:

                                       with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local regulations.





                                       Section IX - Precautions for Handling and Storage



               SAFETY

                                       Chemical safety goggles, laboratory coat, rubber / latex / vinyl gloves, safety-shower with eye-wash.

               EQUIPMENT:

               HANDLING

                                       Avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation. Do not ingest. Wear safety glasses and gloves. Wash thoroughly

               PROCEDURES:

                                       after handling.

               STORAGE

                                       Store at room temperature.

               PROCEDURES:



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