CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION -- BORAX  -- 8520-00-270-0258
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORAX
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:8520
NIIN:00-270-0258
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Emergency Phone Num:812-235-8035
CAGE:23894
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CONTINENTAL CHEM CORP
Address:1330 BEECH STREET
Box:City:TERRE HAUTE
State:IN
Country:US
CAGE:23894

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE
RTECS #:WE4375000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MINOR SKIN IRRITANT;MODERATE EYE IRRITANT

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:WASH WITH WATER

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE,PRODUCT INHERENT FIRE RETEADANT
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:STANDARD DISPOSAL PROCEDURES-PRESENT NO HEALTH
    HAZARD

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE NEEDED
Other Precautions:NONE NEEDED

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIFIC PROTECTION REQUIRED
Ventilation:NORMAL
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED
Eye Protection:AVOID EYE CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS:SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD DISPOSAL PROCEDURES-PRESENTS NO HEALTH
    HAZARD

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