U.S BORAX & CHEMICAL CORP -- BORAX ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00F006161
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORAX ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F006161
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:U.S BORAX & CHEMICAL CORP/LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
Emergency Phone Num:(213) 381-5311
CAGE:FO177
=== 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 CORP/LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
CAGE:FO177

=============  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:MODERATE SKIN & EYE IRRITANT

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

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: WASH WITH WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE: MATERIAL HAS FIRE RETARDANT PROPERTIES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures: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 SPECIAL PROTECTION REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NORMAL
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED
Eye Protection:AVOID EYE CONTACT
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED. THEORETICAL B2O3 VALUE IN ANHYDROUS BORAX: 69.2% B2O3.

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

Spec Gravity:2.4
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, SOLID ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP DRY: SLOWLY ABSORBS ATMOSPHERIC OR
    FREE WATER. _
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:KEEP DRY.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD DISPOSAL PROCEDURES - PRESENTS NO
    HEALTH HAZARD.

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