| Common Name: | BORAX, 1% W/V |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 1/10/2014 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 8GCD4 |
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LABCHEM
PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
BORAX, 1% W/V
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 /
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 01/10/2014
VERSION: 1.1
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: MIXTURE
PRODUCT NAME: BORAX, 1% W/V
PRODUCT CODE: LC11710
1.2. RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE AND USES ADVISED
AGAINST:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE: FOR LABORATORY AND MANUFACTURING USE ONLY.
1.3. DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET:
LABCHEM INC
JACKSON'S POINTE COMMERCE PARK BUILDING 1000, 1010 JACKSON'S POINTE COURT
ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
USA
T: 412-826-5230
F: 724-473-0647
INFO@LABCHEM.COM
WWW.LABCHEM.COM
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR 011-703-527-3887
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS-US CLASSIFICATION:
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY CATEGORY 1B: H360
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. LABEL ELEMENTS:
GHS-US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US):
GHS08: HEALTH HAZARD
SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
H360: MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
P201: OBTAIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
P202:
DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD
P280: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION
P308+P313:
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION
P405: STORE LOCKED UP
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS:
OTHER HAZARDS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLASSIFICATION:
NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCE: NOT APPLICABLE
3.2. MIXTURE:
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS-US CLASSIFICATION
WATER (CAS NO) 7732-18-5 99 NOT CLASSIFIED
SODIUM TETRABORATE, (CAS NO) 1303-96-4 1 REPR. 1B, H360
DECAHYDRATE
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
| SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL:
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION:
ALLOW VICTIM TO BREATHE FRESH AIR. ALLOW THE VICTIM TO REST.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
REMOVE AFFECTED CLOTHING AND WASH ALL EXPOSED SKIN AREA WITH MILD SOAP AND
WATER, FOLLOWED BY WARM WATER RINSE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF PAIN,
BLINKING OR REDNESS PERSIST.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION:
RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
SYMPTOMS/INJURIES: MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD.
4.3. INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
NEEDED:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
FOAM. DRY POWDER. CARBON DIOXIDE. WATER SPRAY. SAND.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: DO NOT USE A HEAVY WATER STREAM.
5.2. SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
5.3. ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
USE WATER SPRAY OR FOG FOR COOLING EXPOSED CONTAINERS. EXERCISE CAUTION
WHEN FIGHTING ANY CHEMICAL FIRE. PREVENT FIRE-FIGHTING WATER FROM ENTERING
ENVIRONMENT.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
DO NOT ENTER FIRE AREA WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: SAFETY GLASSES. GLOVES.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: EVACUATE UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: VENTILATE AREA.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT ENTRY TO SEWERS AND PUBLIC WATERS. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES IF LIQUID
ENTERS SEWERS OR PUBLIC WATERS.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
SOAK UP SPILLS WITH INERT SOLIDS, SUCH AS CLAY OR DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE. COLLECT SPILLAGE. STORE AWAY FROM OTHER MATERIALS.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
SEE HEADING 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION.
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
WASH HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING AND WHEN LEAVING WORK. PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION IN
PROCESS AREA TO PREVENT FORMATION OF VAPOR. DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. OBTAIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORAGE CONDITIONS: KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: STRONG OXIDIZERS. STRONG ACIDS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: SOURCES OF IGNITION. DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE (1303-96-4):
ACGIH:
ACGIH TWA (MG/M3): 2 MG/M3
ACGIH:
ACGIH STEL (MG/M3): 6 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/M3): 5 MG/M3
WATER (7732-18-5): NOT APPLICABLE
8.2. EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: SAFETY GLASSES. GLOVES.
HAND PROTECTION: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
EYE PROTECTION: CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION NOT REQUIRED IN NORMAL CONDITIONS.
OTHER INFORMATION: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE DURING USE.
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
COLOR: COLORLESS
ODOR: NONE.
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: 8 - 10
MELTING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLASH POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NON FLAMMABLE.
VAPOR PRESSURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE DENSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 1 G/ML
SOLUBILITY: SOLUBLE IN WATER.
LOG POW: NO DATA AVAILABLE
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NOT ESTABLISHED.
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXTREMELY HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: STRONG ACIDS. STRONG OXIDIZERS.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: BORON.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
ACUTE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE (1303-96-4):
LD50 ORAL RAT: 2660 MG/KG
LD50 DERMAL RABBIT: 10000 MG/KG
ATE US (ORAL): 2660.000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (DERMAL): 10000.000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
WATER (7732-18-5):
LD50 ORAL RAT: >/=90000 MG/KG
ATE US (ORAL): 90000.000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
PH: 8 - 10
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
PH: 8 - 10
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE): NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE): NOT CLASSIFIED
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
POTENTIAL ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS:
BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA, THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE (1303-96-4):
EC50 DAPHNIA 1: 1085 MG/L
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
BORAX, 1% W/V:
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT ESTABLISHED.
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE (1303-96-4):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT ESTABLISHED.
WATER (7732-18-5):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT ESTABLISHED.
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
BORAX, 1% W/V:
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT ESTABLISHED.
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE (1303-96-4):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT ESTABLISHED.
WATER (7732-18-5):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT ESTABLISHED.
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:
EFFECT ON THE GLOBAL WARMING: NO KNOWN EFFECTS FROM THIS PRODUCT.
GWPMIX COMMENT: NO KNOWN EFFECTS FROM THIS PRODUCT.
OTHER INFORMATION: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. WASTE TREATMENT METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
DISPOSE IN A SAFE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL REGULATIONS.
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
ECOLOGY - WASTE MATERIALS: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT: NOT REGULATED
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON
THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
ACT (TSCA) INVENTORY
THIS PRODUCT OR MIXTURE DOES NOT CONTAIN A TOXIC CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS
IN EXCESS OF THE APPLICABLE DE MINIMIS CONCENTRATION AS SPECIFIED IN
40 CFR SUNSECTION 372.38(A) SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION
ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART 372.
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA:
BORAX, 1% W/V:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION:
CLASS D DIVISION 2 SUBDIVISION A - VERY TOXIC MATERIAL CAUSING OTHER
TOXIC EFFECTS
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE (1303-96-4):
LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST):
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION:
CLASS D DIVISION 2 SUBDIVISION A - VERY TOXIC MATERIAL CAUSING OTHER
TOXIC EFFECTS
WATER (7732-18-5):
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION:
UNCONTROLLED PRODUCT ACCORDING TO WHMIS CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS:
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE (1303-96-4):
LISTED ON THE CANADIAN IDL (INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE LIST)
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
OTHER INFORMATION: NONE.
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES: SEE SECTION 16
H360: MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 2 - INTENSE OR CONTINUED EXPOSURE COULD CAUSE
TEMPORARY INCAPACITATION OR POSSIBLE RESIDUAL
INJURY UNLESS PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS GIVEN.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 0 - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN.
NFPA REACTIVITY 0 - NORMALLY STABLE, EVEN UNDER FIRE EXPOSURE
CONDITIONS, AND ARE NOT REACTIVE WITH WATER.
HMIS III RATING:
HEALTH 2 MODERATE HAZARD - TEMPORARY OR MINOR INJURY
MAY OCCUR
FLAMMABILITY 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN
PHYSICAL 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY
STABLE, EVEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, AND WILL NOT
REACT WITH WATER, POLYMERIZE, DECOMPOSE, CONDENSE,
OR SELF-REACT. NON-EXPLOSIVES.
PERSONAL PROTECTION B
B - SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES
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