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UNIVAR USA - MSDS Univar USA Inc.
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Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-3400
For Emergency Assistance involving chemicals call - CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
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The Version Date for this MSDS is : 07/22/2004
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: SODIUM PERBORATE TETRAHYDRATE
MSDS#: FM00008
DATE ISSUED: 01/29/2004
SUPERSEDES: 02/08/2001
ISSUED BY: 008418
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate
MSDS Ref. No.: 10486-00-7
FMC Date Approved: 01/229/2004
Revision No.: 3
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the Canada's Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and, the EC Directive,
2001/58/EC.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate
SYNONYMS: Sodium Perborate, Tetrahydrate Perborax, Hydrate of
Peroxometaborate
GENERAL USE: Used in active oxygen-type laundry bleaches, plastic
destaining and dishwashing compounds, coffee-stain removers,
denture cleaners, neutralizers for cold-wave preparations,
and the preparation of oxidizing solutions for bleaching
or other purposes. It can also be used as a source of
oxygen at elevated temperatures.
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FMC CORPORATION (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.)
Active Oxidants Division (303) 595-9048 (Medical - Call Collect)
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 299-6000 (General Information)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
White, odorless, crystals
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Oxidizer.
Contact with combustibles may cause fire.
Under fire conditions product may decompose releasing oxygen that
intensifies fire.
Deluge container with water at safe distance or in protected area.
Corrosive to eyes.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Airborne dust may be irritating to eyes, nose, throat and lungs. No
significant long term inhalation hazard; irritation usually subsides after
exposure ceases.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# Wt.% EC No. EC Class
Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate
10486-00-7 96 - 98 None Not classified as hazardous
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and
lower eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist
immediately.
SKIN:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs and persists.
INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not
induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
See a medical doctor immediately.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and
persists, contact a medical doctor.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR:
May be corrosive to eyes and mucous membranes. Emesis or gastric lavage must
consider possible esophageal perforation due to re-exposure to corrosives.
Decomposition products may include peroxide (irritant) and borate.
Systemic effects are unlikely, but would be those of boric acid for which
treatment is symptomatic and includes decontamination, support of circulation,
correction of fluid-electrolyte distrubances, control of convulsions and
protection of kidneys if large borate loads are encountered.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water, water fog
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Decomposes with liberation of heat and oxygen which may intensify fire in
combustible surroundings.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined fire
space without proper protection equipment such as a self contained breathing
apparatus.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Non-combustible
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: Not available
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SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES:
Material should be put into an approved DOT container then diluted with
large quantities of water and disposed of according to the methods outlined
n Section 13, "Disposal Considerations". Return product to original
container.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Avoid contact by using personal protective equipment. 'Use respiratory
protective equipment when release of airborne dust is expected.
STORAGE:
Store material in a cool, dry, clean area. Do not store near or expose to heat
sources i.e., steam pipes, radiant heaters, hot air vents etc. Avoid contact
with reducing agents and moisture.
COMMENTS:
VENTILATION: Provide mechanical general and/or local exhaust ventilation to
prevent release of dust into work environment. If ventilation is inadequate
or not available, use dust respirator and eye protection.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Provide mechanical local exhaust ventilation to prevent release of dust into
the work area. If release is expected use respiratory protection.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Chemical goggles or face shield.
RESPIRATORY: Use approved dust respirator with full face piece.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Long sleeve shirt, impervious apron or clothing.
Rubber or neoprene footwear.
GLOVES:
Rubber or neoprene gloves. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap
and water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR: Odorless
APPEARANCE: White crystalline solid
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Non-combustible
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
COEFFICIENT OF OIL / WATER: Not available
DENSITY / WEIGHT PER VOLUME: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable (Butyl Acetate = 1)
FLASH POINT: Non-combustible
MELTING POINT: Approximately 65 C (149 F) Decomposition
temperature
ODOR THRESHOLD Not available
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: Oxidizer
PERCENT VOLATILE: None
pH: 10.2 @ 25 C (I% solution)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 30 g/kg @ 25 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (H2O = 1) Not available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable (Air = 1)
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VAPOR PRESSURE: 6.2 mm Hg @ 20 C (68 F)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Heat, moisture, reducing agents.
STABILITY:
Stable (contamination and moisture could initiate decomposition.)
POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Heavy metals, reducing agents, and combustibles such as wood, paper,
oils etc.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Hydrogen peroxide, and oxygen that supports combustion.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: Extremely irritating/corrosive (rabbit) (FMC 182-6651
SKIN EFFECTS: No data available for the product.
DERMAL LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit) (FMC 182-664)
ORAL LD50: 1,908 mg/kg (rat) (FMC 182-663)
INHALATION LC50: No data available for the product.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, nose, throat and lungs
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE:
Product has low oral and dermal toxicity. It is minimally irritating to the
skin and extremely irritating to the eyes. Dust may be irritating to
nose, throat and lungs.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE:
No data available for the product.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: Not listed
IARC: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: ACGIH: Not listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No data available for the product. Although boron is an essential
micronutrient for healthy growth of plants, it can be harmful to boron
sensitive plants in higher quantities. Care should be taken to minimize the
amount of borate product released to the environment.
Boron naturally occurs in seawater at an average concentration of 5 mg b/l.
In lab studies acute toxicity (96-hr. LC50) for underyearling Coho salmon
(Onchorhynchus Kitsutch) in seawater was determined as 40 mg b/l.
Boron in freshwater is generally less than 1 mg b/l.
Rainbow trout (S. Gairdneri) 24 day LC50 = 150.0 mg b/l.
36 day NOEC-LOEC = 0.75 to 1 mg b/1.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION:
Boron is naturally occurring and ubiquitous in the environment. Product will
decompose in the environment to natural borate. Product is soluble in water
and is leachable through normal soil.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD:
Dissolve in water to allow the release of oxygen and dispose via a treatment
system in accordance with local, state and federal governmental agencies
regulations. Contact appropriate regulatory agency prior to disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated by U.S. DOT
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS / DIVISION: Not applicable
UN/NA NUMBER: N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
LABEL(S): Not applicable
PLACARD(S): Not applicable
MARKING(S): Not applicable
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Not Listed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 49 STCC Number: Not applicable
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not regulated
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) /
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Not regulated
OTHER INFORMATION:
Keep material cool and dry.
This material is shipped in 110 lb. polyethylene lined bags.
N/A = not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A):
Not listed
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370):
Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370):
The Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a
mixture, is 10,000 lbs; however, this product contains the following
ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.: None, (conc. <52%)
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372):
Not listed
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND
LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA DESIGNATION & REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) (40 CFR 302.4):
Not listed
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS (40 CFR 710):
Exempt: Hydrate of sodium peroxometaborate
INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS
Sodium perborate tetrahydrate:
Australia (AICS): Listed
China: Listed
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Philippines (PICCS): Listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS
Health 3
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 1
Personal Protection (PPE) F
Protection = F(o) (Face shield and eye protection, gloves, apron, and dust
respirator)
HMIS = Hazardous Materials Identification System
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Severe
3 = Serious
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Minimal
NFPA
Health 3
Flammability 0
Reactivity 1
Special OX
SPECIAL = OX (Oxidizer)
NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Extreme
3 = High
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Insignificant
REVISION SUMMARY:
Changes in information are as follows:
New Format, as well as text changes and/or updates to one or more Sections
of this MSDS.
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For Additional Information:
Contact: MSDS Coordinator - Univar USA
During business hours, Pacific Time - (425) 889-3400
NOTICE
Univar USA expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of
merchantibility and fitness
for a particular purpose with respect to the product or information provided
herein, and shall
under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as
a product
specification. For product specification information refer to a Product
Specification Sheet and/or
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a Certificate of Analysis. These can be obtained from your local Univar USA
Sales Office.
All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the
manufacturer and/or
recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate,
Univar USA
makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use
are beyond Univar
USA's control. Therefore, users are responsible to verify this data under their
own operating
conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular
purposes, and they
assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal of the product or from the
publication or use
of, or reliance upon, information contained herein. This information relates
only to the product
designated herein and does not relate to its use in combination with any other
material or in any
other process.
END OF MSDS
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