MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
AMORPHOUS BORON POWDER
C.A.S. Number: 7440-42-8
PRODUCT/MATERIAL:
BO-250
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR:
ADDRESS:
Atlantic Equipment Engineers
13 Foster Street, P.O. Box 181
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBERS:
(201) 384-5606 / (201) 387-0291
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
(703) 527-3887 (Outside the USA)
CHEMICAL NAME:
Boron
BRAND NAME:
BO-250
COMMON NAME:
Amorphous Boron
FORMULA:
B
STATE:
Fine Powder
MELTING POINT:
2167 ºC
COLOR:
Dark Brown
ODOR:
None
BULK DENSITY:
16 lb/ft
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
10.8
WATER SOLUBILITY:
% by weight @ 20 ºC, insoluble
Shipping Names:
DOT
IATA
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
None
CHEMICAL REACTIVITY:
Amorphous boron is a fine powder which oxidizes slowly at room
temperature. Therefore, it should be kept in filled, air-tight containers.
If blended with oxidizing materials, it may be sensitive to heat and
impact. Keep drums away from heat and humidity.
STABILITY:
It is stable except as noted above.
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Information presented herein is believed to be accurate and reliable but is not intended to meet any specification and does not imply
any guarantee or warranty by Atlantic Equipment Engineers. For more information and assistance, please call (201) 384-5606.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BO-250
FIRE HAZARD &
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Can be ignited by flame. To extinguish, use an inert powder that does not
contain oxygen. Suitable choices include powdered graphite, soda ash,
powdered sodium chloride or approved class "D" fire extinguisher. Keep
drums cool. Dust can be a fire and explosion hazard.
HEALTH HAZARDS
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
EFFECTS
Inhalation
Moderately Toxic
Irritates mucous membranes.
Eye Contact
Mild Irritant
Irritation.
Skin Contact
Non-Toxic
Absorption only if skin is damaged.
Ingestion
Less than toxic
Irritates the gastrointestinal tract and
affects the central nervous system.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Severe overexposure may cause temporary irritation or discomfort.
WARNING PROPERTIES:
None.
TOXICITY:
Not considered to be an industrial poison.
FIRST AID
WHAT TO DO
Inhalation:
Obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact:
Wash thoroughly with running water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical
attention.
Skin Contact:
Wash contaminated area of body with soap and water. Get medical
attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion:
Obtain medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS:
Antidote for excessive ingestion or absorption: large intravenous doses
of isotonic salt solution and plasma.
PRECAUTIONS FOR NORMAL USE:
No special precaution. Keep work area clean and encourage personal
cleanliness. Avoid inhalation, direct skin contact and ingestion.
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:
Nuisance particulate level is 10mg/m of total dust or 5mg/m breathable
dust.
RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Dust respirator if dust concentration is above threshold limit value.
Rubber or similar heavy duty material gloves. Safety glasses or goggles
are necessary for full eye protection.
STORAGE:
Keep in air-tight container. Keep away from flame, heat and moisture.
Always replace and securely close lid of drum immediately after use.
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Information presented herein is believed to be accurate and reliable but is not intended to meet any specification and does not imply
any guarantee or warranty by Atlantic Equipment Engineers. For more information and assistance, please call (201) 384-5606.
• Atlantic Equipment Engineers, 13 Foster Street, P.O. Box 181, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 •
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BO-250
CONTAINER DISPOSAL:
No specific procedures.
UNUSED MATERIAL &
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Bury in an approved dump.
HANDLING SPILLS:
Sweep up material and put into closed container. Wash down area with
water to sewer.
“Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter “Information”) are presented in good faith
and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, Atlantic Equipment Engineers makes no representations as to the
completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make
their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will Atlantic Equipment Engineers
be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon Information.
NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT THE PRODUCTS TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS MAY BE USED
WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS, OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE
ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION
REFERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE INFORMATION BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF SALE.”
Issued: 04/03
Reviewed: 06/05
Information presented herein is believed to be accurate and reliable but is not intended to meet any specification and does not imply
any guarantee or warranty by Atlantic Equipment Engineers. For more information and assistance, please call (201) 384-5606.
• Atlantic Equipment Engineers, 13 Foster Street, P.O. Box 181, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 •
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