Boric Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview Physical state » Solid. (Crystalline.] Color + White. Odor : Odorless.

Signal word

+ WARNING!

Hazard statements

CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. POSSIBLE REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD - MAY CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN MALES, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

Precautionary statements

+ Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood, Obtain special instructions before use. Use only with adequate ventilation, Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact with eyes. skin and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash thoroughly after handling. OSHAIHCS status + This material is considered hazardous by the

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation + Itfitating to respiratory system. Ingestion + No known significant effects or critical hazards, 12011. 19 Life Science Research PO) Box 117 Rockford. IL (818) 968-0747 www thermo com Pierce Biotechnology Inc. 5747 N. hleridian Road 61105 (815) 968-7316 Fax Boric Acid Skin Irritating to skin, Eyes ‘ Imitating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

+ Can cause target organ damage. 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 : May impair male fertility, based on animal data, Target organs + Causes damage to the following organs: the reproductive system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, testes. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing reduced fetal weight increase in fetal deaths skeletal malformations Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: reduced fetal weight increase in fetal deaths skeletal malformations Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: ittitation redness reduced fetal weight increase in fetal deaths skeletal malformations Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or imitation watering redness reduced fetal weight increase in fetal deaths skeletal malformations Medical conditions : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by ovef-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11}