Material
Safety
Hi-Yield(R) 10% Liquid Boron
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/23/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Mixture
Hi-Yield(R) 10% Liquid Boron
Chemical Name: Agricultural designation as Liquid Formula: Boric Acid Mixture
Boron Micronutrient Solution
Trade Name & Synonyms: Hi-Yield(R) 10% Liquid Boron
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Boric acid 10043-35-3 Proprietary Not established Not established
Ethylene glycol* 107-21-1 <1% 50 ppm ceiling 50 ppm ceiling
Ethanolamine 141-43-5 Proprietary 3 ppm 3 ppm
* This substance is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (癋) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
200 degrees F 1.35 1
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
Not established Not determined Not determined
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Soluble Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Clear liquid
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (癋) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
Noncombustible Lower: Does not apply Upper: Does not apply
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Use suitable media for surrounding fire. Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or Does not apply
regular foam.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
None determined
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Utilize positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases. Runoff
from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Keep unnecessary people away. Isolate hazard area and deny
entry. Stay upwind. Move container from fire area if can be done without risk. Apply cooling water to containers that
are exposed to flames until well after fire is out.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Eye and skin contact. As an airborne mist, substance may be irritating to the respiratory system, including the lungs.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Contact with liquid may cause slight eye irritation and repeated skin exposure may cause some skin irritation. As an
airborne mist, substance may be irritating to the respiratory system, including the lungs.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Repeated or prolonged contact with the skin may cause skin irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Disorders of the eyes, skin, or respiratory system.
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
STEL for Ethanolamine=6 ppm (ACGIH & OSHA)
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if eye irritation is experienced.
INHALATION: Inhalation exposure not expected unless specific use generates a mist. If breathing is difficult, remove
from exposure, administer oxygen, and see a physician. INGESTION: Seek medical attention immediately. Call an
emergency room, physician, or poison control center.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Avoid high temperatures.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Avoid contact with aluminum or copper, as well as oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur Does not apply
SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Prevent product from entering drinking water supplies or streams. Ventilate area of spill. Do not walk through or touch
spilled material. contain material with dikes and pump into a container, or use inert absorbent material to absorb spill.
Place collected material in a labeled container and seal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
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SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection to provide protection against dusts and mists.
VENTILATION
Utilize local or general exhaust to maintain exposure within TLV/PEL
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Utilize Nitrile, or other impervious gloves.
EYE PROTECTION
Chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1 1979)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Utilize impervious aprons, arm sleeves, boots, and other equipment, as necessary, to prevent eye and skin contact.
Eyewash facility should be available for emergency use.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Store and use away from all sources of direct heat and ignition. Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in
well ventilated area, away from oxidizing agents. Keep away from children.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
None determined
SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.
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