Boric acid

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2009-04-07

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General Information

Revision date

2009-04-07

Product name

Boric acid

Product Synonyms

Boracic acid; Orthoboric acid; Hydrogen borate

CAS No.

10043-35-3

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Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific UK

GHS Information

Signal word

WARNING!

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WARNING! Emergency Overview May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Appearance White. Physical State Powder. Odor odorless. Target Organs Liver, Kidney, Eyes, Skin, Central nervous system (CNS), Blood, Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Reproductive System

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Chronic exposure may cause dermatitis. Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in humans.. May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

No information available.

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