CHEMETRICS -- SODIUM BORATE, TETRA  -- 6810-00F004286
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BORATE, TETRA
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004286
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMETRICS/CALVERTON, VA 22016
Emergency Phone Num:(703) 788-9026
CAGE:EO849
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMETRICS INC
Address:ROUTE 28
Box:City:CALVERTON
State:VA
ZIP:22016
Country:US
Phone:800-356-3072; 540-788-9026
CAGE:7K791
Company Name:CHEMETRICS/CALVERTON, VA 22016
CAGE:EO849

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: MAY CAUSE VOMITING/DIARRHEA. EYE:
    MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE RASH.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP/MILD DETERGENT/WATER.
    EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS/NOT CONVULSIVE,
    IMMEDIATELY GIVE  WATER. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL/CO2/WATER SPRAY/FOAM.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. TAKE UP WITH
    SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL/PLACE IN SMALL CONTAINERS FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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

Ventilation:SIMPLY PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 14 APR 86. MELTING POINT: 167F(75C).

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

Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:6.3%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM
    DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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