MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Borrada LP Wood Preservative/Insect Control
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL USE: Insecticide and Fungicide MANUFACTURED FOR:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: White powder Control Solutions, Inc.
EPA Registration Number: 39578-3-53883 5903 Genoa-Red Bluff
Pasadena, TX
281-892-2500 (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT Typical % CAS No.
Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate 40% 12280-03-4
Propylene glycol 40% 57-55-6
Other Non-hazardous Inert Ingredients 20%
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
COMPONENT HAZARD OSHA PEL* ACGIH TLV*
Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate Not applicable Not classified** Not listed
Propylene glycol Not applicable Not classified** Not listed
*Exposure Limits 8 hrs. TWA
**Occupational exposure limits: Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate is treated by OSHA and Cal OSHA as a 鈥淧articulate
Not Otherwise Classified鈥? or 鈥淣uisance Dust.鈥?
Cal OSHA/PEL: 10 mg/m3
OSHA/PEL (total dust): 15 mg/m3
OSHA/PEL (respirable dust): 5 mg/m3
SECTION 3 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Borrada LP is a translucent viscous liquid substance that is not flammable, combustible, or explosive and has low
acute oral and dermal toxicity.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Dermal exposure is not usually a concern because Borrada LP is poorly absorbed
through skin. Inhalation or ingestion is unlikely to occur in occupational use.
EYE CONTACT 鈥? Borrada LP is non-irritating to the eyes in normal use.
SKIN CONTACT - Borrada LP does not cause irritation or sensitization to intact skin.
INGESTION 鈥? Products containing disodium octaborate tetrahydrate are not intended for ingestion. Borrada LP
has a low acute toxicity. Small amounts (e.g. a teaspoon) swallowed accidentally are not likely to cause effects;
swallowing amounts larger than that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
CANCER- Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate is not a known carcinogen.
Propylene glycol is not a known carcinogen.
See Section 11 for additional toxicological information.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Not intended for spray (mist) application.
EYES: Use eye wash fountain or fresh water to cleanse the eye. If irritation persists for more than 30 minutes, seek
medical attention.
SKIN: Rinse with water. No further treatment necessary because non-irritating.
INGESTION: Swallowing small quantities (one teaspoon) will cause no harm to healthy adults. If larger amounts are
swallowed, give two glasses of water to drink and seek medical attention.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
GENERAL HAZARD: None, because Borrada LP is not flammable, combustible or explosive. The product itself is flame
retardant.
FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION (29 CFR 1910.1200): Non-flammable liquid.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Any fire extinguishing media may be used on nearby fires.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL: Borrada LP is a translucent viscous liquid that may, at high concentrations, cause damage to trees or
vegetation by root absorption. (Refer to Section 12 for ecological information.)
LAND SPILL:
Large spill: Dyke around spill as necessary. Absorb product with a clay-based absorbent. Remove absorbent and
contaminated soil for disposal in accordance with applicable local regulations.
Small spill: Remove contaminated soil and place in containers for disposal in accordance with applicable local
regulations.
Avoid contamination of water bodies during cleanup and disposal. Personal protective equipment is not needed to
cleanup spills.
SPILLAGE ONTO HARD SURFACES: Limit area of spillage by barricading if necessary. Absorb product using a clay-
based or other absorbent, and place absorbent into containers for disposal in accordance with applicable local regulations.
Clean surface with water. [NOTE: Wood surfaces will not be harmed not present a future hazard after rinsing and drying.]
SPILLAGE INTO WATER: Where possible, remove any intact containers from the water. Advise local water authority that
none of the affected water should be used for irrigation or for the abstraction of potable water until natural dilution returns to
the boron value to its normal environmental background level.
Borrada LP is a non-hazardous waste when spilled or disposed of, as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) regulations (40 CFR 261). (Refer to Section 15 for additional regulatory information.)
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
HANDLING: Borrada LP is a stable product. No special handling precautions are required.
STORAGE: No special storage conditions are required. Keep out of reach of children.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: None required.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: No special precautions required.
Occupational exposure limits: Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate is treated by OSHA and Cal OSHA as a 鈥淧articulate
Not Otherwise Classified鈥? or 鈥淣uisance Dust.鈥?
Cal OSHA/PEL: 10 mg/m3
OSHA/PEL (total dust): 15 mg/m3
OSHA/PEL (respirable dust): 5 mg/m3
Dust is not expected to result from use of this liquid formulation.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
APPEARANCE: Clear viscous liquid
ODOR: Odorless
BULK DENSITY: 10.76 lb/gal
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm/Hg): Negligible @ 20掳 C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 9.7% @ 20掳 C (based on disodium octaborate tetrahydrate)
34.3% @ 20掳 C (based on disodium octaborate tetrahydrate)
MELTING POINT: Not applicable
pH @ 20掳 C: 8.8
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY (Conditions to avoid): Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Reaction with strong reducing agents, such as metal hydrides or alkali metals, will generate
hydrogen gas, which could create an explosive hazard.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following information is available for the formulation:
INGESTION: Oral LD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg
ORAL: Dermal LD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg
INHALATION: Inhalation LC50 (rat) -Not respirable
SENSITIZATION: Skin sensitization (guinea pig) -Not considered a sensitizer
IRRITATION: Primary eye irritation (rat) -Minimal effects clearing within 24 hours
Primary skin irritation (rat) -Score: 0.1m-No irritation at 72 hours
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EXOTOXICITY DATA
General: Boron (B) is the element in disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (Borrada LP) which is used by convention to report
borate product ecological effects. It occurs naturally in seawater at an average concentration of 5 mg B/L and generally
occurs in freshwater at concentrations up to 1 mg B/L. In dilute aqueous solutions the predominant boron species present
is undissociated boric acid. To convert disodium octaborate tetrahydrate into the equivalent boron (B) content, multiply by
0.2096.
Phytotoxicity: Boron is an essential micronutrient for healthy growth of plants; however, it can be harmful to boron
sensitive plants (e.g. grass and ornamentals) in high quantities.
SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL: Consult state and local authorities for disposal guidelines.
RCRA (40 CFR 261): Borrada LP is not listed under any sections of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA).
SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORTION INFORMATION
DOT Class: Not regulated
UN Number: Not regulated
PACKAGING
General description: 1 gal and 2.5 gal jugs; 10 gal pail; 1000 gal totes (mini-bulk)
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: This product is registered with the EPA (EPA Reg. No. 39578-1-53883) in accordance
with Section 3 of FIFRA, as a pesticide product.
U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory: 12008-41-2
OSHA/Cal OSHA: This MSDS document meets the requirements of both OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200 and Cal OSHA (Title
8 CCR 5194(g)) hazard communication standards. Refer to Sections 2 and 8 for regulatory exposure limits.
CHEMICAL INVENTORY LISTING: Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (Borrada LP), 12280-03-4, appears on several
chemical inventory lists (including the EPA TSCA inventory, Canadian DSL, European EINECS, Japanese MITI, Australian
and Korean lists) under the CAS No. representing the anhydrous form of this inorganic salt.
U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory 12008-41-2
Canadian DSL 12008-41-2
EINECS 234-541-0
South Korea 9312-3213
SARA TITLE III DATA
Sections 311 & 312 Hazard Categories:
Immediate Health Hazard - No
Delayed Health Hazard 鈥? No
Fire Hazard 鈥? No
Reactive Hazard 鈥? No
Sudden Pressure Release Hazard - No
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None
CERCLA/EHS Reportable Quantities (RQ): None
STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA (Proposition 65): None
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS Status:
Date of this Revision: July 13, 2005
Date of Previous Revision: New MSDS
Person Responsible for Preparation: Joe Blake
Reasons for Revision: New product
DISCLAIMER:
This information is provided for the limited guidance to the user. While Control Solutions, Inc. believes that the information
is, as of the dare hereof, reliable, it is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for its purposes.
The user is 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 (like combinations with other
materials), or because of applicable regulations. No express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose or otherwise is made hereunder with respect to the information or the product to which the information
relates.
ABBREVIATIONS:
a.i. Active Ingredient
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP National Toxicology Program
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
DOT Department of Transportation
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA International Air Transport Association
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