U.S.BORAX & CHEMICAL CORPORATION -- BORAX  -- 6750-00-356-5803
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORAX
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-356-5803
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:U.S.BORAX & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Emergency Phone Num:(213) 381-5311
CAGE:LO288
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:U S BORAX AND CHEMICAL CORP
Address:3075 WILSHIRE BLVD
Box:2781 T
City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90010-1207
Country:US
CAGE:24611
Company Name:U.S.BORAX & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
CAGE:LO288

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:MINOR SKIN IRRITANT.MODERATE EYE IRRITANT.

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

First Aid:WASH WITH WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE-PRODUCT IS INHERENT FIRE RETARDANT
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP.USE STANDARD DISPOSAL
    PROCEDURES.PRESENTS NO HEALTH HAZARD.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE NEEDED
Other Precautions:NONE NEEDED

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIFIC PROTECTION REQUIRED
Ventilation:NORMAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN CONTAINER SUITABLE FOR SHIPMENT TO
    DISPOSAL AREA.

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