Boric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H360

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May damage fertility or the unborn child. May be harmful if swallowed. Moisture sensitive.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

May damage fertility or the unborn child. May be harmful if swallowed.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.