SAFETY DATA SHEET
Boron Indicator Solutions
®
Health Emergencies: INFOTRAC (800) 535-5053
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Product Identity: Boron Indicator Solutions
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use:
Solutions are separated into two containers (one with curcumin and
one with an acid solution of Salicylic Acid and Hydrochloric Acid) used
in a 2-step procedure for determining presence and penetration of
Cellu-Treat, Bora-care and Timbor in wood using the curcumin reagent
plus the acid solution to aid color change.
Manufacturer:
Nisus Corporation
100 Nisus Drive
Rockford, TN 37853
Telephone:
Phone: (800) 264-0870
Fax: (865) 577-5825
Emergency Phone:
800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
Note to Physician: If the product is ingested, probable mucosal
damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing measures that are
appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a solid water stream as
it may scatter and spread fire.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Not determined.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon. Other
potentially hazardous fumes.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: As
in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency
Procedures: Use personal protective equipment as required. See
Section 12 for additional ecological Information.
SDS Date of Preparation: 01/12/16
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification:
Acute Toxicity - Oral
Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Prevent
further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Use chemical absorbent
earth to absorb liquid. Dispose of contents/container to an approved
waste disposal plant.
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Specific Target Organ Toxicity
(Single Exposure)
Category 3
GHS Label Elements:
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in accordance with good
industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wear protective
gloves/protective clothing and eye/face protection. Avoid breathing
vapors or mists. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash
face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Keep container tightly closed and store
in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Store locked up.
Incompatible Materials: Iron, iron salts, iodine, lead salts.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
Signal Word: Danger
Statements of Hazard
Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection
Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS No.
Weight %
Curcumin
458-37-7
0.1-0.2
Salicylic Acid
69-72-7
6-8
Hydrochloric Acid
7647-01-0
7-8
Chemical
Name
Hydrochloric
acid
7647-01-0
ACGIH TVL
Ceiling: 2 ppm
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLJ
(vacated)
Ceiling: 5 ppm
IDLH: 50 ppm
Ceiling: 5 ppm
(vacated)
3
Ceiling: 7 mg/m
Ceiling: 7 mg/m
Ceiling: 5 ppm
Ceiling: 7 mg/m
3
Appropriate Engineering Controls: Showers, eyewash stations, ,
ventilation systems.
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses.
Skin and Body Protection: Chemical resistant, impermeable gloves.
Lab coat or apron.
Respiratory Protection: In case of inadequate ventilation wear
respiratory protection.
General Hygiene Considerations: Handle in accordance with good
industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice: Provide this SDS to medical personnel for treatment.
Eye: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated
clothing and wash it before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Symptoms: Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye
damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
3
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: Colorless to amber liquid
Odor: Not determined
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not determined
Melting/Freezing Point: 321.8°F (161°C) (Salicylic Acid)
Boiling Point/Range: Not determined
Flash Point: 314.6ºF (157ºC) ) (Salicylic Acid)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability (solid, gas): Not determined
Upper/Lower Flammable Limits: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: 114 Pa @114°C (Salicylic Acid)
Vapor Density: 4.8 (Salicylic Acid)
Specific Gravity: 1.4 25 (Salicylic Acid)
Water Solubility: Slightly soluble (Salicylic Acid)
Solubility in Other Solvents: Soluble in ethanol (Salicylic Acid)
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 1004°F (540°C) (Salicylic Acid)
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Kinematic Viscosity: Not determined
Dynamic Viscosity: Not determined
Explosive Properties: Not determined
Oxidizing Properties: Not determined
Salicylic Acid
69-72-7
0 - 2.26
Other Adverse Effects: Not determined.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of Wastes: Disposal should be in accordance with
applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Disposal should be in accordance with
applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal processing.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not
occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat.
Incompatible Materials: Iron, iron salts, iodine, lead salts.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, other
potentially hazardous fumes.
NOTE: Please see current shipping paper for most up to date shipping
information, including exemptions and special circumstances.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage.
Skin Contact: Causes severe skin burns.
Inhalation: Avoid inhalation of vapors.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Component Information
Chemical
Name
Oral LD50
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LD50
Salicylic Acid
69-72-7
= 891 mg/kg
(Rat)
> 2 g/kg (Rat)
> 900 mg/m
(Rat) 1 h
Hydrochloric
Acid
7647-01-0
238 - 277
mg/kg (Rat)
> 5010 mg/kg
(Rabbit)
= 1.68 mg/L
(Rat) 1 h
3
Information on physical, chemical and toxicological effects:
Please see section 4 of this SDS for symptoms.
Carcinogenicity: Based on the information provided, this product
does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens as listed by
OSHA, IARC or NTP.
Chemical Name
ACGIH
Hydrochloric Acid
7647-01-0
IARC
NTP
DOT: Please contact manufacturer for most current information.
IATA: Please contact manufacturer for most current information.
IMDG: Please contact manufacturer for most current information.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories:
Chemical
Name
TSCA
DSL
Curcumin
Present
X
Present
Salicylic
Acid
Present
X
Present
Hydrochloric
Acid
Present
X
Present
Chemical
Name
ENCS
Curcumin
Numerical Measures of Toxicity: Not determined.
IECSC
KECL
PICCS
AICS
X
Present
X
X
X
Present
X
X
Hydrochloric
Acid
Present
X
Present
X
X
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA:
Hazardous
Substances
RQs
Hydrochloric Acid
7647-01-0
CERCLA/
SARA
RQ
5000 lbs
5000 lbs
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However,
this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can
have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
Component Information
Chemical
Name
Algae/
aquatic
plants
Fish
Salicylic
Acid
69-72-7
90: 48 h
Leuciscus
idus mg/L
LC50 static
Hydrochloric
Acid
7647-01-0
282: 96 h
Gambusia
affinis mg/L
LC50 static
Toxicity to
Microorgansms
Crustacea
870: 48 h Daphnia
magna mg/L EC50
Static 105: 24 h
Daphnia magna
mg/L EC50
ELINCs
Present
Chemical Name
STOT – Single Exposure: May cause respiratory irritation.
EINECS
Salicylic
Acid
OSHA
Group 3
NDSL
Reportable
Quantity (RQ)
RQ 5000 lb
final RQ
RQ 2270 kg
final RQ
SARA 313:
Chemical
Name
CAS No.
Weight
%
Hydrochloric
Acid
7647-01-0
7.4
SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
RQ 5000 lb final RQ
RQ 2270 kg final RQ
CWA (Clean Water Act): This product contains the following
substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water
Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42)
Chemical
Name
CWA Reportable
Quantities
Hydrochloric
Acid
7647-01-0
5000 lbs
CWA - Toxic
Pollutants
CWA Priority
Pollutants
CWA Hazardous
Substances
X
US State Regulations
Persistence and Degradability: Not determined.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain any
Proposition 65 chemicals.
Bioaccumulation: Not determined.
US Right-to-Know Regulations:
Mobility:
Chemical Name
Partition Coefficient
Chemical
Name
New
Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Hydrochloric
Acid
7647-01-0
Remedy/Liability Limits
X
X
X
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA
Health Hazards: Not determined
Flammability: Not determined
Instability: Not determined
Special Hazards: Not determined
HMIS
Health Hazards: Not determined
Flammability: Not determined
Physical Hazards: Not determined
Personal Protection: Not determined
SDS Revision History: 08/25/15: New SDS
01/12/16: Revised
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