J T BAKER INC -- SODIUM BORATE, 10-HYDRATE, 3570  -- 6810-00-300-5130
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BORATE, 10-HYDRATE, 3570
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-300-5130
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-839-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-8802;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE; (SODIUM BORATE, 1O HYDRATE)
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)2660 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL/SKIN/EYE/SKIN ABSORP:
    NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST: NAUSEA, VOMITING. HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED/INHALED. CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
    WATER. E YE: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED BY MFR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
    WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. AVOID CONT
    W/EYES/SKIN/CLTHG. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONC IS HIGH, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONC EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A NIOSH/MSHA APP ROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:608F,320C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:167F,75C
Spec Gravity:1.73(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, METALLIC SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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