Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
10043-35-3
Name of the chemical
Borsäure Borsäure
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-12-17
Product name
Boric Acid
Product Synonyms
Boracic acid; Orthoboric acid.; Hydrogen borate
Chemical name
Boric Acid
CAS No.
10043-35-3
supplier name
Further Information Martrex, Inc
Emergency telephone
Phone - Chemtrec Transport 1-800-424-9300; Medical 1-800-441-3637
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Further Information Martrex, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview Danger! Acute toxicity, oral. Reproductive toxicity. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingested, adult, fatal dose reported at 5 to > 30 gr. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Obtain special instructions before use.
2.3 Other hazards
Target Organ Effect: Central nervous system, liver and kidneys Teratogen: May cause harm to the unborn child Reproductive hazard: May impair fertility Target Organs: Central nervous system, liver and kidneys, testes
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Global Harmonized Classification see Section 16) Acute toxicity, oral Category 5 (H303) Reproductive toxicity Category 1B (H360) GHS Label, Hazards and Precautionary Statements
Hazard pictograms
Hazards Definitions See Section 16) Label Signal Word: Danger!
Hazard statements
May be harmful if swallowed. (H303) May damage fertility or the unborn child. (H360)
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. (P201) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. (P202) Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. (P280)
Response
If exposed or concerned, Get medical advice/attention... (P308+P313) Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. (P312)
Storage
Store locked up. (P405)
Disposal
Considerations Dispose of content/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. (P501)
NFPA Ratings
Health 2; Flammability 0; Reactivity 0
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. May be absorbed from the mucous membranes. Ingestion: Symptoms parallel absorption via inhalation. Adult fatal dose reported at 5 to > 30 gr. Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation. Not significantly absorbed through the intact skin. Readily absorbed through damaged or burned skin. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Chronic Exposure: Prolonged absorption causes weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, convulsions and anaemia. Liver, testes and particularly the kidneys may be susceptible. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found. Carcinogenicity: No known or anticipated carcinogen. (see section 11)
