SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- BORAX SIGMA GRADE, B9876 -- 681000N062710
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Product Identification
Product ID:BORAX SIGMA GRADE, B9876
MSDS Date:11/09/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N062710
MSDS Number: BYVFN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HATCH INC
Address:1206 MYRTLE AVE
Box:City:EL PASO
State:TX
ZIP:79901-1602
Country:US
Phone:915-542-1991
CAGE:21067
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
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Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingred Name:SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE; (BORAX SIGMA
GRADE)
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
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Hazards Identification
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):2660 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES
Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO
IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY
INHALATION,
INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES IRRITATION.
MATERIAL IS
IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. READILY
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE CYANOSIS (BLUEGRAY COLORING OF
SKIN AND LIPS CAUSED BY LACK OF OXYGEN). GI
DISTURBANCES, STOMACH
PAINS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
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First Aid Measures
First Aid:INGESTION:WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED
PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. SKIN:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS
OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
SHOES AND CALL
MD. INHALAT ION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING
BECOMES
DIFFICULT, CALL MD. EYES:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS
OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY
SEPARATING EYELIDS
W/FINGERS. CALL MD.
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Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA
APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA
& FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
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Accidental Release Measures
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA
AND WASH SPILL
SITE AFTR MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE
WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1366F,741C
Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, NO ODOR.
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Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALI METAL SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
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Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
AGENCY. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.
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