MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- BORIC ACID  -- 6810-00-824-9090
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-824-9090
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID;ORTHO-BORIC ACID;BORACIC ACID; CAS #10043-35-3
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
ACGIH TLV:NOT KNOWN

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT MUC MEMB OF RESP
    TRACT;ING:SYMPTMS SIMILAR TO INH;SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A MIXTURE OF POTASSIUM & BORIC ACID MAY
    EXPLODE ON IMPACT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL NEED PROTECTION FROM
    INHALATION OF DUST.COLLECT SOLID SPILLS & PLACE IN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.LIQUID(SOLUTIONS)SPILLS CAN BE ABSORBED
    W/INERT SOLID.RESIDUE TRACES CAN  BE FLUSHED TO SEWER WITH HIGH
    DILUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE;CARBON STEEL
    OR ALUMNM CONTNRS ARE SUITABLE FOR STORAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT;STAINLESS STEEL IS NEEDED FOR MOIST CONDITIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:28 FEB 85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOPOSES
Spec Gravity:1.43
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS,NO APPARENT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM,ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BORON OXIDE WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM DRY MATERIAL FOR SALVAGE OR REUSE.
    UNSALVAGEABLE WASTE MAY BE SENT TO A RCRA APPROVED LANDFILL.ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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