Combustion products may include carbon oxides or other toxic vapors. High temperatures, dust generation, exposure to moist air or water. Boric acid is a watersoluble white powder that may, at high concentrations cause damage to trees or. It can be purchased as granules or as a powder, both of which are stable under normal conditions, freeflowing, and easily handled by means of air or mechanical conveying. Hazard communication standard based on animal chronic toxicity studies of similar inorganic borate chemicals. Product identifier product name boric acid product no. Boron b is the element in boric acid optibor which is used by convention to report borate product ecological effects. American borate company safety data sheet boric acid 1. Boric acid powder cas no 10043353 material safety data sheet sds msds. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1.
Boric acid api manufacturers suppliers drug master. Orthoboric acid hydrogen borate recommended use laboratory chemicals. Clothing for protection against hazardous chemicals. Safety data sheet magic boric acid powder revision date 4212015 texarkana 71854 company name magic cast products product name magic boric acid powder product use flux and deoxidizing agent item 993 3500 tennessee road ar office 870 3304061 fax 870 3304065 web. Physical and chemical properties molecular formula boh3. Boric acid is a stable product, but when heated, it loses water to form metaboric acid hbo2, and on further heating it is converted into boric oxide b2o3. Section 1 identification of the substancemixture and of. Safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Boric acid is nonirritating to eyes in normal industrial use. Based on these results, 2year toxicology and carcinogenesis studies were conducted by feeding diets containing boric acid at concentrations of 0,2,500. May cause borism characterized by dry skin, skin eruptions, and gastric disturbances. This system is now in use by the in service inspection group and pvngs to.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet emergency telephone number. It is not intended to provide information relevant to consumer use of the product. Request a sample download data sheet search safety data sheets. Boric acid can also stop the growth of fungi, such as mold. The information and recommendations contained in this material safety data sheet have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the most reasonable current opinion on the subject when the msds was prepared. Msds 0588 boric acid product codes revision date 06may2011 waste disposal method dispose of material in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Boric acid is a watersoluble white powder that may, at hi gh concentrations cause damage to trees or vegetation by root absorption see section 12. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Firefighting measures extinguishing media suitable extinguishing agents. Sodium borate and boric acid interfere with sperm production, damage the testes and interfere. Refer to section 16 for the full text of hazard statements and r. Regulatory information reach title vii restrictionsno information available. Sodium borate and boric acid interfere with sperm production, damage the testes and interfere with male fertility when given to animals by mouth at high doses. Safety data sheet according to 19072006ec, article 31 trade name.
Department of energy under contract number deac0908sr22470. Boric acid, also called hydrogen borate, boracic acid, and orthoboric acid is a weak, monobasic lewis acid of boron. Boric acid msds ucsb nanofabrication facility signup site. The system can identify the form of the boric acid, and thereby provide an indication of the heating and moisture environment in which the deposit was stored. Product identifier boric acid index no 005007002 cas 10043353. Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and longterm exposure irritation irritating to. Safety data sheet in compliance with reach title iv annex ii and iso 11014 1. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture.
Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. However, some of its behaviour towards some chemical reactions suggest it to be tribasic acid in bronsted sense as well. Rio grande jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, jewelry supplies and equipment, and the packaging and display items essential to the success of your jewellery business since 1944. Safety data sheet boric acid according to regulation ec no 19072006 section 1. Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item. The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. No warranty, guaranty, or representation is made as to the correctness or sufficiency of the information. Copyright in the source code of the html, pdf, xml, xfo and any other electronic files rendered by an infosafe system for infosafe msds. Identification of the substance preparation and the company undertaking. Techgro b17 boric acid spray nutrient technologies, inc. Uses advised against food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use. Boric acid is mined from the ground in several parts of the world, including italy, japan, mozambique, nicaragua and california, and has natural properties that make it a regular ingredient in many pesticides, laundry detergent and household cleaners and even some medicines. A recent epidemiology study under the conditions of normal occupational exposure to borate dusts indicated no effect on fertility7. Boric acid is hazardous under the osha hazard studies.
Sodium borate upon entry into the body becomes boric acid. Boric acid is a lowtoxicity, nonvolatile mineral with insecticidal, fungicidal, and. Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Material safety data sheet boric acid 24% with and. Boric acid at dietary levels of 1,000 ppm administered to pregnant female rats throughout gestation caused a slight reduction in fetal weight, but was considered close to noael. Boric acid is often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, neutron absorber, or precursor to other chemical compounds. Nonetheless, the following effects have been reported for a component, sodium borate, and boric acid. X listed e indicates a substance that is the subject of a section 5e consent order under tsca. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against. Identification of the substancemixture and of the company undertaking 1. Kyser, iii august 2011 savannah river national laboratory savannah river nuclear solutions, llc aiken, sc 29808 prepared for the u. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Utilize recommended protective clothing and equipment. Boric acid 10043353 listed on the united states tsca toxic substances control act inventory all components of this product are listed, or excluded from listing, on the united states environmental protection agency toxic. A mixture of acetic anhydride and boric acid is also an explosion hazard. Boric acid at dietary levels of 1,000 ppm administered to pregnant female rats throughout gestation caused a slight reduction in fetal weight, but was considered close to the no observable affect level. Boric acid is a boroncontaining compound that can be found in nature as well as in many common household products. Sodium borate and boric acid interfere with sperm production, damage the testes and. Boric acid 10043353 100 see section 8 for information on permissible exposure limits and threshold limit values section 3. General fact sheet boric acid national pesticide information center 1. Firstaid measures eyes rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Boric acid powder material safety data sheet cas no 10043. Boric acid does not cause irritation to intact skin. Section 1 chemical product and company identification. Material safety data sheet boric acid 24% with and without indicator, boron aa standard 2 skin.
After inhalation of boric acid at superior levels of 10 mgm3, symptoms such as wheezing, couging, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest can occasionally be developed. Do not allow to enter sewers surface or ground water. Boric acid material safety data sheet ceramic supplies now. Boric acid can accumlate in the body brain, bone with repeated exposure. Boric acid is a weak acid that may cause corrosion of base. This safety data sheet is written to provide health, safety and environmental information for people handling this formulated product in the workplace.
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