M ATERIAL S AFETY D ATA S HEET 1393 East Highland Road
JT EATON EATON鈥橲 BORIC ACID Twinsburg, OH 44087 鈥? U.S.A.
INSECTICIDAL DUST
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SECTION 鈥? IDENTIFICATION
HMIS Rating: Health: 1*
IDENTITY: Flammability: 0
JT EATON BORIC ACID INSECTICIDAL DUST Reactivity: 0
EPA Registration No. 56-73 Personal Protection: 0
ACTIVE INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME: Boric Acid *Chronic Effects
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic Borates
Manufacturer's Name: Emergency Telephone Number: 1-800-664-9042 or
J.T.EATON & CO., INC.
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network at 1-800-858-7378
1393 East Highland Road
Telephone Number for Information:
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
9 AM to 5 PM EST - 330-425-7801
Prepared by: Bart Baker Date Prepared: January 28, 2004
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SECTION HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
<-OSHA LIMITS -> OPTIONAL
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER PEL STEL CEILING ACGIH TLV %
15 mg//m3 10 mg/m3
Boric Acid H3BO3 10043-35-3 N/A N/A N/A
Contains greater than 99 percent (%) boric acid (H3BO3), which is hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and under the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulations of the Hazardous Products Act (WHMIS), based on animal chronic toxicity studies.
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SECTION 鈥? PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL DATA
BULK DENSITY: 19.3 to 22.6 pounds per cubic foot
BOILING POINT: (F): N/A
MELTING POINT: 170.9掳C (340掳 F) (heated in closed space)
VAPOR PRESSURE: (mm hg): Negligible at 20掳 C
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: (AIR = 1): N/A
% VOLATILE: N/A
SOLUBILITY IN H2O: 4.7% @ 20掳 C; 27.5% @ 100掳 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): 1.51
APPEARANCE / ODOR: White, odorless, crystalline solid.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 61.84
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SECTION 鈥? FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (Method Used) - None SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: The product is itself
a flame retardant.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: None LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: In case of fire use: Any fire extinguishing media
may be used on nearby fires.
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SECTION 鈥? REACTIVITY DATA
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Boric Acid reacts as a weak
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
acid and may cause corrosion of metals. Reaction with strong
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Alkalies reducing agents, such as metal hydrides or alkali metals,
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (from burning, heating, or will generate hydrogen gas, which could create an explosive
reaction with other materials): None hazard.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
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SECTION 鈥? HEALTH HAZARD DATA
INHALATION: Occasional mild irritation effects to nose and throat may
ROUTES OF ENTRY: INHALATION? SKIN? INGESTION?
occur from inhalation of Boric Acid dust at levels greater than 10 mg/m3.
YES NO YES
SKIN IRRITATION: Boric Acid does not cause irritation to intact skin.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Symptoms of accidental
over-exposure to Boric Acid have been associated with ingestion or EYE IRRITATION: Boric Acid is non-irritating to eyes in normal industrial use.
absorption through large areas of damaged skin. These may include Reproductive/developmental: Animal ingestion studies in several species, at
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, with delayed effects of skin redness
high doses, indicate that borates cause reproductive and developmental
and peeling.
effects. A human study of occupational exposure to borate dust showed no
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE and CHRONIC): Products containing Boric
adverse effect on reproduction.
Acid are not intended for ingestion. Boric Acid has a low acute toxicity.
Target organs: No target organ has been identified in humans. High
Small amounts (e.g., a teaspoonful) swallowed accidentally are not likely
dose animal ingestion studies indicate the testes are the target organs
to cause effects; swallowing amounts larger thanthat may cause
in male animals.
gastro-intestinal symptoms.
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SECTION 鈥? HEALTH HAZARD DATA
CARCINOGENICITY: Boric Acid is not a known carcinogen. FIRST AID PROCEDURES continued
SKIN: Boric Acid does not cause irritation to intact skin.
NTP? IARC MONOGRAPH?OSHA REGULATED?
INHALATION: If symptoms such as nose or throat irritation are
NO NO NO
observed, remove person to fresh air.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
INGESTION: Swallowing small quantities (one teaspoon) may cause
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
no harm to healthy adults. If larger amounts are
EYES: Use eye wash fountain or fresh water to cleanse eye. If irritation persists
swallowed, give two glasses of water to drink and seek medical
for more than 30 minutes, seek medical attention.
attention.
SECTION 7 鈥? PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Vacuum, shovel or sweep PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:
up Boric Acid and place in containers for disposal in accordance with applicable No special handling precautions are required, but dry, indoor
local regulations. Avoid contamination of water bodies during cleanup and storage is recommended. To maintain package integrity and to
disposal. No personal protective equipment is needed to clean up land spills. minimize caking of the product, bags should be handled on a first-in
first-out basis. Good housekeeping procedures should be followed
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Small quantities of Boric Acid can usually be
to minimize dust generation and accumulation.
disposed of at landfill sites. No special disposal treatment is required, but local
authorities should be consulted about any specific local requirements. Tonnage
quantities of product are not recommended to be sent to landfills. Such product
should, if possible, be used for an appropriate application.
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SECTION 鈥? CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Where airborne concentrations are expected to PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION: Eye goggles
exceed exposure limits, NIOSH/MSHA certified respirators should be used. and gloves are not required for normal industrial exposures, but
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: Yes may be warranted if environment is excessively dusty.
SPECIAL: NO OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None.
MECHANICAL EXHAUST: NO WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Clean clothes with vacuum
hose, not by blowing off. Wash hands before taking food.
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SECTION 鈥? CALIFORNIA ADDENDUM
(PROPOSITION 65) SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986
The following specific warnings are hereby given relative to substances that the State of California has identified as
carcinogens and/or reproductive hazards under Proposition 65: None
WARNING: None WARNING: None
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SECTION 鈥? SARA TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORY
For Reporting Under Sections 311 & 312
Immediate - NO Delayed - NO Fire - NO Reactive - NO Sudden Release of Pressure - NO
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SECTION 鈥? SHIPPING INFORMATION
Manufacturer makes no warranty, express or implied,
HAZARD CLASS: NOT D.O.T. Regulated other than indicated on Label and MSDS. Customer
BILL OF LADING DESCRIPTION: Insecticide ITEM 102120 Class 60 assumes all risk of use and/or handling of this material
when such use and / or handling is contrary to Label
and MSDS.
All information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is furnished free of charge and is intended for your evaluation. In our opinion
the information is, as of the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet, reliable, however, it is your responsibility to determine the suitability
of the information for your use. You are advised not to construe the information as absolutely complete since additional information may
be necessary or desirable when particular, exceptional or variable conditions or circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or
government regulations. Therefore, you should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by you and you
must make independent determinations of the suitability and completeness of the information from all sources to assure both proper use
of the material described herein and the safety and health of employees. Accordingly, no guarantee expressed or implied is made by
J.T. Eaton & Co., Inc. as to the results to be obtained based upon your use of the information nor does J.T.. Eaton & Co., Inc. assume any
liability arising out of your use of the information.
JT EATON EATON鈥橲 BORIC ACID INSECTICIDAL DUST
EPA Registration No. 56-73
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