MOYCO INDUSTRIES INC -- BORIC ACID  -- 6505-00-110-6640
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-110-6640
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MOYCO INDUSTRIES INC
Address:2054 W CLEARFIELD ST
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19132-1517
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-229-0470
Emergency Phone Num:215-229-0470, OR LOCAL POISON CTR
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:41946
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MOYCO INDUSTRIES INC
Address:2054 W CLEARFIELD ST
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19132-1517
Country:US
Phone:215-229-0470; 800-523-3676
CAGE:41946

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

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 BORON OXIDE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 BORON OXIDE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES AND
    SKIN. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE PULMONARY TRACT PROBLEMS.
    INGESTION:HARMFUL.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, VOMITING,DIARRHEA,GASTROINTESTINAL
    BLEEDING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES,SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. INGEST:INDUCE VOMITING, GET
    PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION OF DUST:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP SPILL AT SOURCE. WEAR DUST MASK AND
    RUBBER GLOVES. VACUUM UP OR SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE IN SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY COVERED IN MOISTURE FREE
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST MASK IF NECESSARY.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO ELIMINATE DUST.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.435
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS OR BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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