Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
12280-03-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
10043-35-3
Name of the chemical
Borsäure Borsäure
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-08-03
Product name
CobraTMRod
Product Synonyms
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1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fungicide in the form of solid fused glass rod; used to prevent decay in wood structures by inserting into pre-drilled holes PCP Registration No.: ........................ 25580
Manufacturer Name
GENICS INC
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Company Information
company name
GENICS INC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
toxicological properties) OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid rubbing eyes while working with product. Avoid breathing dust, use only in well ventilated area. CobraTMRods are a dark green, solid, glass-like substance that are not flammable, combustible, or explosive and have low acute oral and zero dermal irritation. CobraTMRods are not intended for ingestion. CobraTMRods have low acute toxicity and small amounts accidentally swallowed are not likely to cause effects. Some rods may have sharp edges and in cases where they are completely swallowed these sharp edges may cause grazing of the intestinal tract. Name Toxicological Data LD50 oral rat >3500 mg/kg B.W. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: There is no health hazard anticipated to occur during routine use of this product. The symptoms of such overexposures are described in the following paragraphs. INHALATION: Though unlikely to occur, a minor hazard may exist via inhalation of particulates generated by the product. At most, the exposure to the dust causes mild irritation of the respiratory system, or mucous membranes. Symptoms may include redness itching, or coughing. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES: Though unlikely to occur, contact with dusts generated by this product and the skin or eyes may lead to mild irritation. SKIN ABSORPTION: Exposure via skin absorption will not occur with product. INGESTION: Though very unlikely to occur in an occupational setting, if this product is ingested, symptoms may include nausea and vomiting. INJECTION: Injection of this product (via punctures with contaminated, sharp objects or pre-existing breaks in the skin) can produce redness, local swelling, and tissue damage at the injection site.
Potential health effects
OR RISK FROM EXPOSURE
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product. Overexposures to dusts of this product may aggravate respiratory conditions. Product ingredients are not listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen on the following lists: US OSHA Z LIST, NTP, IARC, CAL/OSHA. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ACUTE: Symptoms of short-term exposure to dusts generated by this product may cause irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory system. If ingested, nausea and vomiting may occur. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated skin overexposure to dusts generated by this product may lead to dermatitis (inflamed, dry skin) and chapping. Refer to Toxicological Information on the component of this product Anhydrous Disodium Octaborate. TARGET ORGANS: Skin, eyes, respiratory system (to dusts only).