MSDS
Applegate Loose-Fill Cellulose
Penrose, Colorado
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Newsprint
Weyerhaeuser Company
PO Box 9777
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Sustainability/MSDS
Emergency Phone: (253) 924-5000
Additional Information: (253) 924-3865
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Revised Date: July 16, 2008
1. Product Identification
Product
Newsprint
Manufacturing Location(s)
USA: Longview, WA
Canada: none
Synonyms: Paper
2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Name
Paper fiber
(cellulose)
CAS#
65996-61-4
Percent
75-99
Agency
Exposure Limits
Comments
3
OSHA
PEL-TWA 15 mg/m
OSHA
PEL-TWA 5 mg/m3
ACGIH
TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3
1
Calcium carbonate
471-34-1
<25
OSHA
PEL-TWA 15 mg/m3
(CaCO3)
PEL-TWA 5 mg/m3
OSHA
ACGIH
TLV-TWA 3 mg/m3
ACGIH
TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3
2
Alum (aluminum
10043-67-1 <.1
OSHA
PEL-TWA 2mg/m3
potassium sulfate)
ACGIH
TLV-TWA 2mg/m3
1
2
Carbonic acid calcium salt; calcite. Potash; potassium alum; kalinite.
Total dust
Respirable dust
Total dust
Total dust
Respirable dust
Respirable dust
Inhalable particles
Soluble salts as Al
Soluble salts as Al
3. Hazard Identification
Appearance and Odor: The product is odorless, rolled, white paper.
Primary Health Hazards: The primary health hazard posed by this product is thought to be due to
exposure to dust.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
Ingestion:
Skin:
Inhalation: Dust
Eye:
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Cellulose dust may aggravate pre-existing
respiratory conditions or allergies.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Acute Health Hazards: Dust may be a mechanical irritant to the eyes.
Chronic Health Hazards: Paper (cellulose) dust is a biologically inert dust that has little or no effect on the
lungs and does not produce significant organic disease or toxic effect when allowable exposure limits
are met.
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3. Hazard Identification (cont’d.)
Carcinogenicity Listing:
NTP:
IARC Monographs:
OSHA Regulated:
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
4. Emergency and First-Aid Procedures
Ingestion: Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Eye Contact: Dust may mechanically irritate the eyes, resulting in redness or watering. Treat dust in eye
as foreign object. Flush with water to remove dust particles. Get medical help if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Skin Absorption: Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Inhalation: Excessive dust concentrations may cause unpleasant obstruction in the nasal passages.
Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or breathing difficulty
occurs.
Note to Physician: None.
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (Method Used): NAP
Flammable Limits:
LFL = See below under “Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards”
UFL = NAP
Extinguishing Media: Water.
Autoignition Temperature: 450oF (232oC)
Special Firefighting Procedures: None.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Depending on airborne concentration, moisture content, particle
diameter and rate of heating, cellulose dust may explode in the presence of an ignition source. An
airborne concentration of 30,000 mg/m3 is often used as the LEL for cellulose fibers. Reference NFPA
Standards 654 and 664 for guidance.
HMIS Rating (Scale 0-4):
Health = 0
Fire = 1
Physical Hazards= 0
NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4):
Health = 0
Fire = 1
Reactivity = 0
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Not applicable for product in purchased
form. Vacuum dust for recovery or disposal. Use NIOSH approved “dust mask” respirator and
goggles where ventilation is not possible and exposure limits may be exceeded.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken In Handling and Storage: No special handling precautions are required for
product in purchased form. Keep in cool, dry place away from open flame.
8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION – Not applicable for product in purchased form. A NIOSH approved “dust
mask” respirator is recommended when allowable exposure limits may be exceeded.
EYE PROTECTION – Not applicable for product in purchased form. However, goggles or safety glasses
are recommended if the product is used in such a way as to generate high dust levels.
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8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection (cont’d.)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES – Not applicable for product in purchased form.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT – Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Outer garments may be desirable in extremely dusty areas.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES – Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Ventilation:
LOCAL EXHAUST – Provide local exhaust as needed so that exposure limits are met.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) – Provide general ventilation in processing and storage areas so that
exposure limits are met.
SPECIAL – None.
OTHER – None.
9. Physical/Chemical Properties
Physical Description:
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg):
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):
Freezing Point:
Melting Point:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Oil-water Distribution Coefficient:
Odor Threshold:
pH:
Solubility in Water (% by weight):
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm):
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Viscosity:
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70°F (21°C)]:
NAP
NAP
NAP
NAP
NAP
NAP
NAP
NAP
NAP
Insoluble
0.63
NAP
NAP
NAP
NAP
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid open flame and sparks.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): NAP
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Combustion products include carbon monoxide and
carbon dioxide.
Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization:
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: NAP
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: NAP
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: None available for product in purchased form. Individual component information is listed
below if available.
Components:
Cellulose: LC50 (rats, inhalation) = 5,800 mg/m3/4 hours.
Calcium carbonate: Applied to rabbit eyes with no toxic effects noted (concentration and exposure
duration not specified). Rats exposed to 81.2 mg/m3 for 90 minutes were sacrificed 1 hour and 21
hours after exposure; no pathologic effects were noted.
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11. Toxicological Information (cont’d.)
Alum (aluminum potassium sulfate): NAV
Target Organs: Respiratory system and eyes.
Source: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS), National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (provided by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, CCINFO August
1995); Lewis, R.J., Sr. 1992, Sax’s Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Eighth Edition, Van
Nostrand Reinhold, NY.
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: Cellulose fiber slowly biodegrades in water (half life range 1mo – 1 yr in freshwater
and coastal seawater). Cellulose fiber persists in arid soil (landfills). Calcium carbonate dissociates in
water, and the ions are widely found in natural waters. Alum dissociates in water.
Environmental Toxicity: NAV
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: If disposed or discarded in purchased form, incineration or dry land disposal is
acceptable. It is, however, the user’s responsibility to determine at the time of disposal whether your
product meets EPA RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. Dispose in accordance with federal, state,
and local regulations.
14. Transport Information
Mode: (Air, Land, water) Not regulated as a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
NAP
Proper Shipping Name:
NAP
Hazard Class:
NAP
UN/NA ID Number:
NAP
Packing Group:
NAP
Information Reported for Product/Size:
15. Regulatory Information
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine what regulatory information is relevant to the usage of
this product.
TSCA: Calcium carbonate and aluminum potassium sulfate are listed on the TSCA inventory.
CERCLA: This product does not contain ingredients which are subject to the reporting requirements of
CERCLA.
DSL: Cellulose, calcium carbonate and aluminum potassium sulfate are listed on the Domestic
Substance List.
OSHA: Cellulose dust and calcium carbonate are regulated as physical or chemical hazards.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
California – This product does not contain substances identified on the Proposition 65 list at levels that
pose a significant risk for purposes of Section 25249.10(c) or result in an observable effect for
purposes of Section 25249.10(c) of the Act.
Pennsylvania – This product contains calcium carbonate, a substance listed in Pennsylvania.
SARA 313 Information: This product does not contain any chemical ingredient (s) with known CAS
numbers that exceed the de minimis reporting levels established by SARA Title III, section 313 and 40
CFR section 372.
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15. Regulatory Information (cont’d.)
SARA 311/312 Hazard Category: This product has been reviewed according the EPA “Hazard
Categories: promulgated under SARA Title III, Sections 311 and 312 and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
An immediate (acute) health hazard
No
A delayed (chronic) health hazard
No
A corrosive hazard
No
A fire hazard
No
A reactivity hazard
No
A sudden release hazard
No
FDA: This product is not intended to be ingested or used as a food contact material.
WHMIS Classification: Aluminum potassium sulfate is a controlled product. D2B-other effects-toxic.
16. Additional Information
Date Prepared: 10/16/1991
Date Revised: 07/16/2008
Prepared By: Weyerhaeuser Company Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Weyerhaeuser MSDS available on: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Sustainability/MSDS
User’s Responsibility: The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the
experience of occupational health and safety professionals and comes from sources believed to be
accurate or otherwise technically correct. It is the user’s responsibility to determine if the product is
suitable for its proposed application(s) and to follow necessary safety precautions. The user has the
responsibility to make sure that this MSDS is the most up-to-date issue.
Definition of Common Terms:
ACGIH
= American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AICS
= Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
C
= Ceiling Limit
CAS#
= Chemical Abstracts System Number
DOT
= U. S. Department of Transportation
DSL
= Domestic Substance List
EC50
= Effective concentration that inhibits the endpoint to 50% of control population
EINECS
= European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances or European List of
Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS
= Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances List
EPA
= U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
HMIS
= Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC
= International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA
= International Air Transport Association
IMDG
= International Maritime Dangerous Goods
KECL
= South Korean Existing Chemicals List
LC50
= Concentration in air resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LCLo
= Lowest concentration in air resulting in death
LD50
= Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo
= Lowest dose resulting in death
LEL
= Lower Explosive Limit
LFL
= Lower Flammable Limit
MSHA
= Mine Safety and Health Administration
NAP
= Not Applicable
NAV
= Not Available
NFPA
= National Fire Protection Association
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16. Additional Information (cont’d.)
NIOSH
NPRI
NTP
OSHA
PEL
RCRA
STEL
STP
TCLo
TDG
TDLo
TLV
TSCA
TWA
UFL
WHMIS
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
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=
=
=
=
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Canadian National Pollution Release Inventory
National Toxicology Program
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissible Exposure Limit
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
Standard Temperature and Pressure
Lowest concentration in air resulting in a toxic effect
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Lowest dose resulting in a toxic effect
Threshold Limit Value
Toxic Substance Control Act
Time-Weighted Average (8 hours)
Upper Flammable Limit
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BORIC ACID
HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue
Revision No
Date of Revision
: March 2007
:3
: October 2010
ETİ MINE WORKS GENERAL MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Bahçekapı Mah. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı No:179 Postcode:06377
Etimesgut / ANKARA, TÜRKİYE
PHONE : + 90 312 397 41 14
FAX
: + 90 312 397 16 55
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SECTION 1. Identification
1.1. GHS Product Identifier
Boric Acid
1.2. Other means of identification
Chemical name/synonyms: Boric acid, Orthoboric acid, boracic acid
1.3. Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
The product is used in industrial manufacturing, in particular in:
Ceramics
Cosmetics
Detergent
Borosilicate glass
Textile fibreglass
There is no restriction on use of chemical.
1.4. Supplier’s details
Name
: GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ETİ MADEN IŞLETMELERİ
Addres
: Korkutreis Mah., Cihan Sok. No:2, Sıhhiye Çankaya 06430, Ankara, Türkiye.
Phone No
: + 90 312 294 23 42
Phone No
: + 90 312 294 23 42
Fax No
: + 90 312 232 59 10
1.5. Emergency phone number : + 90 312 294 23 42 (Available office hours)
Fax number : + 90 312 232 59 10 (Available office hours)
SECTION 2. Hazard Identification
2.1. Classification of the substance according to GHS
Reproductive toxicant, Category 2
H 361d : Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Acute Oral 5
H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
H361d : Suspected of damaging the unborn child
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
Warning
P201 : Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
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P281 : Use personal protective equipment as required.
P308 + P313: If exposed or concerned: get medical advice/attention.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P405 : Store locked up.
2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification
Boric acid is a white odourless, powdered substance that is not flammable, combustible, or explosive, and has
low acute oral and dermal toxicity.
Potential health effects
Inhalation is the most significant route of exposure in occupational and other settings. Dermal exposure is not
usually a concern because boric acid is poorly absorbed through intact skin.
Inhalation
Occasional mild irritation effects to nose and throat may occur from inhalation of boric acid dusts at levels
greater than 10 mg/m3.
Eye contact
Boric acid is non-irritating to eyes in normal industrial use.
Skin contact
Boric acid does not cause irritation to intact skin.
Ingestion
Products containing Boric Acid are not intended for ingestion. Boric Acid 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.
Potentional ecological effects
Large amounts of Boric Acid can be harmful to plants and other species. Therefore, releases to the environment
should be minimized.
Signs and symptoms of exposure
Symptoms of accidental over-exposure to Boric Acid have been associated with ingestion or absorption through
large areas of damaged skin. These may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, with delayed effects of skin
redness and peeling.
Refer to section 11 for details on Toxicological data.
SECTION 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
3.1. Chemical identity of the substance:
Chemical Nature of the Substance / Preparation
Boric Acid
The product contains greater than 99.9 percent (%) boric acid (H3BO3).
Components
CAS- N°
EINECS
Name
Purity
10043-35-3
233-139-2
Boric acid
99.9% (w/w)
For other "Chemical inventory listing", please refer to section 15.
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SECTION 4. First aid measures
Skin contact
No treatment necessary because non-irritating.
Eye contact
Use eye wash fountain or fresh water to cleanse eye. If irritation persists for more than 30 minutes, seek medical
attention.
Inhalation
If symptoms such as nose or throat irritation are observed, remove person to fresh air.
Ingestion
If large amounts are swallowed (i.e. more than one teaspoon), give two glasses of water or milk to drink and seek
medical attention.
Note to physicians
Observation only is required for adult ingestion of less than 6 grams of boric acid. For ingestion in excess of 6
grams, maintain adequate kidney function and force fluids. Gastric lavage is recommended for symptomatic
patients only. Haemodialysis should be reserved for massive acute ingestion or patients with renal failure. Boron
analyses of urine or blood are only useful for documenting exposure and should not be used to evaluate severity
of poisoning or to guide treatment[1] (see section 11).
SECTION 5. Fire-fighting measures
Boric acid is not flammable, combustible or explosive. The product is itself a flame retardant.
5.1. Suitable Extinguishing media
Any fire extinguishing media may be used on nearby fires.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
No data available
5.3. Special protective actions for fire-fighters
N.A.
SECTION 6. Accidental release measures
6.1.Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. In case of exposure to prolonged or high level of airborne dust, wear a personal respirator
in compliance with national legislation.
6.2.Environmental precautions
Boric acid is a water-soluble white powder that may, at high concentrations cause damage to trees or vegetation
by root absorption (see section 12).
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6.3.Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Land spill
Vacuum, shovel or sweep up boric acid and place in containers for disposal in accordance with applicable local
regulations. Avoid contamination of water bodies during clean up and disposal. No personal protective
equipment is needed to clean up land spills.
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
the boron value to its normal environmental background level (see sections 12, 13 and 15).
SECTION 7. Handling and Storage
7.1. Precautions for safe Handling
To maintain package integrity and to minimise caking of the product, bags should be handled on a first-in firstout basis. Good housekeeping and dust prevention procedures should be followed to minimise dust generation
and accumulation. Your supplier can advise you on safe handling, please contact the supplier.
The product should be kept away from strong reducing agents. Apply above handling advice when mixing with
other substances.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage
No special handling precautions are required, but dry, indoor storage is recommended. No specific requirements.
Provide appropriate ventilation and store bags such as to prevent any accidental damage.
SECTION 8. Exposure controls / Personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupatinal Exposure Limit Values
Substance:
Boric acid
CAS No:
10043-35-3
Limit value-Eight hours
ppm
mg/m3
Limit value – Short term
ppm
mg/m3
Belgium
2
6
Germany (AGS)
0,5
1 (1)
Germany (DFG)
10 inhalable aerosols (1)
10 inhalable aerosols (1,2)
Source :IFA Institut für Arbeitsshutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung
Remarks
(1) calculated as boron: 0,75 mg/m3
(2) 15 minutes average value.
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-
Occupational exposure limits for dust (total and respirable). are treated by OSHA, Cal OSHA and ACGIH
as “Particulate Not Otherwise Classifed” or “Nuisance Dust”
ACGIH/TLV
10 mg/m3
Cal OSHA/PEL
10 mg/m3
OSHA/PEL (total dust)
15 mg/m3
OSHA/PEL (respirable dust)
5 mg/m3
8.2. Appropriate engineering controls
Maintain air concentrations below occupational exposure standards.
Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations of boric acid dust below permissible exposure
levels. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the workday. Remove and wash soiled clothing.
8.3. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
In case of prolonged exposure to dust wear a personal respirator in compliance with national legislation
(make reference to the appropriate CEN standart)
Where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits, respirators should be used.
-
Eyes and hands protection
Goggles and gloves are not required for normal industrial exposures, but may be warranted if environment
is excessively dusty.
SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state
Colour
Odour
Odour threshold
pH @ 20°C
Molecular weight
Bulk density
Specific gravity
Melting temperature
Boiling point
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Relative density
Explosion hazard
Solubility in water
Vapour pressure
Partition coefficient :n-octanol/water
Auto-İgnition temperature
Viscosity
crystalline solid
white
odourless
N.A.
6.1 (0.1 % solution)
5.1 (1.0% solution)
3.7 (4.7 % solution)
61.83
780-815 kg/m3
1.51 gr/cm3
169±1°C (heated in closed space)
300. °C (dehydration temperature)
Non flammable
N.A.
1,49 gr/cm3@ 23 oC
Non explosive
4.7% @ 20°C; 27.5% @ 100°C
Negligible @ 20°C
N.A
N.A.
N.A.
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SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Boric acid is a stable product, but when heated it loses water, first forming metaboric acid (HBO 2), and on further
heating it is converted into boric oxide (B2O3).
10.2. Chemical stability
Boric acid is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and
pressure.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4. Conditions to avoid:
Boric acid reacts as a weak acid which may cause corrosion of base metals.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Reaction with strong reducing agents such as metal hydrides or alkali metals will generate hydrogen gas which
could create an explosive hazard.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
No data available
SECTION 11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity [2]
Low acute oral toxicity; LD50 in rats is 3,500 to 4,100 mg/kg of body weight.
Low acute dermal toxicity; LD50 in rabbits is greater than 2,000 mg/kg of body weight. Boric acid is poorly
absorbed through intact skin.
Low acute inhalation toxicity; LC50 in rats is greater than 2.0 mg/l (or g/m3).
Skin corrosion / irritation
Non-irritation
Serious eye damage/ irritation
Non-irritant. Boric acid indicate no adverse effects on human eye.
Skin sensitization
Boric acid is not a skin sensitizer.
Germcell mutagenicity
N.A.
Carcinogenicity
N.A.
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Reproductive/Developmental toxicity
Although boron has been shown to adversely affect male reproduction in laboratory animals, there is no clear
evidence of male reproductive effects attributable to boron in studies of highly exposed workers (Whorton et al.
1994[3]; Sayli 1998, 2001[4]; Robbins et al. 2010[5]; Scialli et al. 2010[6]). Not only are these the most exposed
workers, but the Chinese worker study is the most sensitive study that has been carried out as semen analysis was
performed, a very sensitive detection system for testicular damage. There is no evidence of developmental effects
in humans attributable to boron in studies of populations with high exposures to boron (Tuccar et al 1998[7]; Col
et al. 2000[8]; Chang et al. 2006[9]).
Therefore, based on a total weight of evidence, Category 2 H361d: suspected human reproductive toxicant,
suspected of damaging the unborn child is considered the appropriate classification. Extensive evaluations of
sperm parameters in highly exposed workers have demonstrated no effects on male fertility. While no
developmental effects have been seen in highly exposed populations, epidemiological studies of developmental
effects are not as robust as the fertility studies, warranting the Category 2 H361d.
STOT-single exposure
No data available
STOT-repeated exposure;and
No data available
Aspiration Hazard
No data available
SECTION 12. Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Boron occurs naturally in sea water at an average concentration of 5 mg B/l and fresh water at 1 mg B/l or less.
In dilute aqueous solutions the predominant boron species present is undissociated boric acid. To convert boric
acid into equivalent boron (B) content, multiply by 0.1748.
Phytotoxicity
Boron is an essential micronutrient for healthy growth of plants, however, it can be harmful to boron sensitive
plants in higher quantities. Care should be taken to minimise the amount of borate product released to the
environment.
Algal toxicity[10]
Green algae, Scenedesmus subspicatus
96-hr EC10 = 24 mg B/1 †
Invertebrate toxicity[11]
Daphnids, Daphnia magna Straus
48-hr LC50 = 133 mg B/1 ‡
21-day NOEC-LOEC = 6-13 mg B/l ‡
Fish toxicity
Sea water[12]:
Dab, Limanda limanda 96-hr LC50 = 74 mg B/l †
Fresh water[13]:
Rainbow trout, Salmo gairdneri (embryo-larval stage)
24-day LC50 = 150 mg B/l ‡
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32-day LC50 = 100 mg B/l ‡
Goldfish, Carassius auratus (embryo-larval stage)
7-day LC50 = 46 mg B/l ‡
3-day LC50 = 178 mg B/l ‡
Test substance:
†
Sodium tetraborate
‡
Boric acid
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Boron is naturally occurring and ubiquitous in the environment. Boric acid decomposes in the environment to
natural borate.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Not bioaccumulative.
12.4. Mobility in soil
The product is soluble in water and is leachable through normal soil.
SECTION 13. Disposal considerations
13.1. Disposal methods
Small quantities of boric acid can usually be 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.
SECTION 14. Transport information
Boric acid has no UN Number, and is not regulated under international rail, road, water or air transport
regulations.
SECTION 15. Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations
It should be noted that borates are safe under conditions of normal handling and use, besides, they are essential
nutrients to plants, and research shows that they play a beneficial role in human health. CLP classification has
been solely based on animal tests where animals were exposed to high doses of boric acid over long periods of
time. These doses were many times higher than humans are exposed to under conditions of normal handling and
use. Consequently, a precautionary decision was taken by the European Commission. Although we will comply
with the body of legislation triggered by that decision, we are in process of all possible legal actions.
Clean Air Act (Montreal Protocol)
Boric acid was not manufactured with and does not contain any Class I or Class II ozone depleting substances.
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Cosmetics
The EC Directive 76/768/EEC sets an upper limit of 5% Boric acid in talcs, 0.5% in oral hygiene products and
3% in other products. In addition, the talcs should not be used on children under 3 years of age.
Chemical inventory listing
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U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory
10043-35-3
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Canadian DSL
10043-35-3
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EINECS
233-139-2
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South Korea
1-439
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Japanese MITI
(1)-63
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
SECTION 16. Other information
Precautionary Statement Disposal:
P501 : Dispose of contents /container to in accordance with local regulations.
Disclaimer of Liability
The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the
information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage use or disposal of the product are beyond our
control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and
expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling,
storage, use or disposal of the product. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitableness and
completeness of such information for his own particular use.
This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another
product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.
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