EM SCIENCE -- SODIUM TETRABORATE; BORAX, SX0350  -- 6810-00N069750
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM TETRABORATE; BORAX, SX0350
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069750
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08927
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 2660 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
    INHALED. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY AND CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM. INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIARRHEA, SHOCK,
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISTURBANCES. TESTS ON  LABORATORY ANIMALS
    INDICATE MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE MUTAGENIC AND REPRODUCTIVE
    EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DATA NOT AVAILABLE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MED ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL:
    REMOVE TO FRES H AIR; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE VOMITING
    IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MED PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE FOR ADJACENT MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE INDICATED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA IS DETERM FREE FROM
    EXPLO/FIRE HAZS. CNTN RELS & ELIM ITS SOURCE IF THIS CAN BE DONE
    W/OUT RISK. TAKE UP &  CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP. COMPLY WITH
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE AT
    CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT GET IN EYES. DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
    FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROT GLOVES (NEOPRENE/PVC/EQUIVALENT).
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP: 2867F,1575C DECOMPOSES. SPILL PROC: FED, STATE & LOC REGS ON
    REPORTING RELS. REFER TO REGULATORY INFO FOR REPORTABLE QTY & OTHER
    REGULATORY DATA.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPDAT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>167F,>75C
Spec Gravity:1.73 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER; ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, METALLIC SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE INDICATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NA*2O.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MATL DOES NOT HAVE AN EPA WASTE NUMBER & IS NOT
    A LISTED WASTE, HOWEVER CONSULTATION W/A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL
    SITE SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE
    DISPOSER TO ASSURE COMPL IANCE W/ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGS.

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