MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Boric Acid 5.0%
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Boric Acid 5.0%
Product Name
Additive
Use/Size
A component of #7000, #7052, #7071, #8000, #9100, #9500
Product Numbers
Tyco Healthcare/ Kendall
Manufacturer/Supplier
15 Hampshire Street
Address
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 261-8000 (Monday 鈥? Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Phone Number
(800) 424-9300
Chemtrec Number
January 30, 2004
Revision Date:
MSDS Date:
This MSDS has been compiled in accordance with - EC Directive 91/155/EC - OSHA's Hazcom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Component Name CAS#/Codes Concentration R Phrases Classification
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 5.00% R-None None
233-139-2
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EU Main Hazards
Not classified as hazardous.
Routes of Entry
- Eye contact - Skin contact 鈥? inhalation 鈥? skin absorption
Carcinogenic Status
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Target Organs
- Eye - Skin - Respiratory System 鈥? Liver 鈥? Kidney 鈥? Central Nervous System
Health Effects - Eyes
May cause irritation.
Health Effects - Skin
Material may cause irritation. Material may be absorbed through the skin.
Health Effects - Ingestion
Ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation, liver damage,
kidney damage, damage to central nervous system and circulatory failure, convulsions and death.
Health Effects - Inhalation
May cause irritation.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes
Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain
medical attention if soreness or redness persists.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin
Wash skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if soreness or
redness persists.
Ingestion
Induce vomiting as directed by a physician. Have victim drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach
contents. Never administer anything by mouth if a victim is losing consciousness, is unconscious or is
convulsing. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Advice to Physicians
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Use foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Use absorbent material to collect solution and control discharge. Ventilate the area. Wear
appropriate protective clothing. Prevent the material from entering drains or watercourses. .
Transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use in well ventilated area. When used in large volumes use local exhaust ventilation. When used in
small quantities good general room ventilation is expected to be adequate to control exposures. Keep
container tightly closed when not in use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Boric Acid
None assigned.
Engineering Control Measures
Engineering methods to prevent or control exposure are preferred. Methods include process or
personnel enclosure, mechanical ventilation (dilution and local exhaust), and control of process
conditions to keep airborne levels at acceptable levels, as appropriate.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection not normally required.
Hand Protection
Chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields
Body Protection
Normal workwear.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
Physical State
Colorless
Color
Odorless
Odor
4.8
pH
1.0
Specific Gravity
100 / 212
Boiling Range/Point (掳C/F)
Not flammable
Flash Point (PMCC) (掳C/F)
No data.
Auto-flammability (deg C)
No data.
Explosion Limits (%)
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure
No data.
Density
Insoluble
Solubility in Water
Not applicable.
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
No data.
Viscosity (cSt)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable
Conditions to Avoid
- Heat - High temperatures
Materials to Avoid
- potassium 鈥? strong bases
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
- acrid smoke and irritating fumes - oxides
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Oral LD50 (rat): 2660 mg/kg
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Subcutaneous LD50 (rat): 1400 mg/kg
Chronic Toxicity/Carcinogenicity
This product is not expected to cause long-term adverse health effects.
Genotoxicity
This product is not expected to cause any mutagenic effects.
Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity
This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental health effects.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
No relevant studies identified.
Persistence/Degradability
No relevant studies identified.
Bio-accumulation
No relevant studies identified.
Ecotoxicity
No relevant studies identified.
13. DISPOSAL
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not Regulated
DOT CFR 172.101 Data
Not Regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name
None.
UN Class
None.
UN Number
None.
UN Packaging Group
Consult current IATA Regulations prior to shipping by air.
Classification for AIR
Transportation (IATA)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Label Information
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 67/548/EEC and
99/45/EC including amendments.
EU Hazard Symbol and Indication of Danger
According to EC Commission Directive 67/548/EEC this product is not classified.
R phrases
None.
S phrases
None.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US REGULATIONS (Federal, State) and INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL REGISTRATION LAWS
TSCA Listing
All ingredients have been verified for inclusion on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act Chemical
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Substance Inventory.
EINECS Listing
All ingredients in this product are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances (EINECS) or the European List of New Chemical Substances (ELINCS) or are exempt
from listing.
DSL/NDSL (Canadian) Listing
All ingredient(s) in this product are listed on the Domestic Substance List (DSL).
MA Right To Know Law
This product does not contain any chemicals listed on the Massachusetts Right To Know Substance
List.
PA Right To Know Law
This product does not contain any chemicals on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
NJ Right To Know Law
This product does not contain any chemicals on the New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance
List.
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain materials which the State of California has found to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SARA Title III Sect. 302 (EHS)
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 302.
SARA Title III Sect. 304
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 304.
SARA Title III Sect. 311/312 Categorization
This product does not meet any of the SARA Title III Section 311/312 categorizations.
SARA Title III Sect. 313
This product does not contain a chemical that is listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis
concentrations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Ratings
NFPA Code for Flammability - 0
NFPA Code for Health - 1
NFPA Code for Reactivity - 0
NFPA Code for Special Hazards - 0
HMIS Ratings
HMIS Code for Flammability - 0
HMIS Code for Health - 1
HMIS Code for Reactivity - 0
HMIS Code for Personal Protection - See Section 8
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Abbreviations
N/A: Denotes no applicable information found or available
CAS#: Chemical Abstracts Service Number
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
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STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
NTP: National Toxicology Program
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
EU: European Union
R: Risk
S: Safety
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
BOD: Biological Oxygen Demand
KoC: Soil Organic Carbon Partition Coefficient
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The information and recommendations presented in this MSDS are based on sources believed to be
accurate; therefore, The Kendall Company assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of
this information. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for their
particular purposes.
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