Boric Acid

EMD Chemicals Inc

Revision date : 2009-07-14

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General Information

Revision date

2009-07-14

Product name

Boric Acid

Product Synonyms

Orthoboric Acid

CAS No.

10043-35-3

supplier name

EMD Chemicals Inc

Emergency telephone

613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada

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EMD Chemicals Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

WARNING!

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview : WARNING! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Powder. Granular solid.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Skin Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .

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