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Material Safety Data Sheet
Boric acid 2-4% (with and without indicator), Boron AA Standard
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Boric acid 2-4% (with and without indicator), Boron AA Standard
Catalog Numbers:
Q02711, Q04711, Q05711, Q07711, Q08711
Synonyms:
Company Identification:
Qorpak
1195 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Company Phone Number:
(412) 257-3100
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
Percent
CAS# Chemical Name:
7732-18-5 Water balance
Not available. Mixed indicator <0.1
10043-35-3 Boric acid 2-5
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless
Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation.
Target Organs: none known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Absorption may result in toxic effects; fever, anuria, skin excoriations.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Boric acid 2-4% (with and without indicator), Boron AA Standard
Ingestion:
May cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea with blood. Ingestion may cause internal hemorrhage,
weakness, anorexia, lethargy, headache, insomnia, tremors and convulsions, eventual central nervous system
depression leading to circulatory collapse, renal failure, shock cyanosis, delerium, coma and death. Symptoms include
blistering and lesions on palms, soles, buttocks and scrotum, acidosis, intravascular coagulation, bronchopneumonia,
meningitis, erythroderma.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May result in anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, mild diarrhea, skin rash, convulsions, anemia, alopecia. Conjunctivitis
and edema may occur.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids until no evidence
of chemical remains. Get medical aid at once.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Give conscious victim 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid. Induce vomiting (touch finger to back of throat)
keeping head lower than hips (prevent aspiration into lungs). Keep victim warm, at rest.
Inhalation:
Give artificial respiration if necessary. Get medical aid. Keep victim warm, at rest. Move victim to fresh air.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
Negligible fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Avoid breathing corrosive vapors. Move
container if possible, avoid breathing vapors or dust.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:
No information found.
Flash Point:
No information found.
NFPA Rating:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not published.
CAS# Not available.: Not published.
CAS# 10043-35-3: Not published.
Explosion Limits:
Lower: Upper:
Material Safety Data Sheet
Boric acid 2-4% (with and without indicator), Boron AA Standard
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spills with absorbent (vermiculite, sand, fuller's earth) and place in plastic bags for later disposal.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Storage:
Store capped at room temperature. Protect from heat and incompatibles.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Provide local exhaust or general dilution ventilation.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
Water
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
Boric acid
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
OSHA Vacated PELs
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. An eye wash fountain should be available in the immediate
work area. Wear splash-proof safety goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Not required for normal use. Firefighting-- any self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
pressure-demand mode.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: odorless
pH: No information found.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Boric acid 2-4% (with and without indicator), Boron AA Standard
Vapor Pressure: 14mm Hg @20掳C
Vapor Density: > air
Evaporation Rate: < ether
Viscosity: No information found.
Boiling Point: 212掳F ( 100.00掳C)
Freezing/Melting Point: < 32掳F (< 0.00掳C)
Decomposition Temperature: No information found.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: > 1.0
Molecular Formula: No information found.
Molecular Weight No information found.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
Metals, acetic anhydride, potassium, heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Metaboric acid, pyroboric acid, boric anhydride.
Hazardous Polymerization
Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000.
CAS# 10043-35-3: ED4550000.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 10043-35-3:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2660 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 10043-35-3: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
Boric acid is an eye, skin, mucous membrane irritant. Poisoning affects kidneys. May be fatal if ingested.
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Boric acid 2-4% (with and without indicator), Boron AA Standard
Teratogenicity:
Reproductive:
Mutagenicity
Neurotoxicity
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information found.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# Not available. is not listed on the TSCA Inventory. It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ)
None of the components are on this list.
CERCLA/SARA Section 313
None of the components are on this list.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous
None of the components are on this list.
US State
State Right to Know
California Regulations
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Boric acid 2-4% (with and without indicator), Boron AA Standard
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# Not available. is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: February 14, 1998
Revision Date: February 25, 2004
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty, express or
implied, is made and Qorpak assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user must determine
suitability of this information for his application.
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