pentapotassium,pentaborate,octahydrate

Synonym:none

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound12229-13-9100%10mg/m315mg/m3

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Dust may be irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion of large amounts of soluble borates may cause
Emergency Overview:
toxic effects.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact:May cause mild to moderate irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact:May cause slight to mild irritation of intact skin. Irritation is greater if broken skin is exposed.
Inhalation:Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Soluble borates, if ingested in large quantity, may cause twitching of facial muscles, diarrhea, kidney damage,
Ingestion:
shock and coma.
Acute Health Affects:May be irritating to broken skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Repeated exposure to small amounts has not been associated with long term chronic effects. Large repeated
Chronic Health Affects:
exposure to some boron compounds has reportedly resulted in weight loss, skin rash, and anemia.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:no data
Autoignition Temperature:no data
Explosion Limits:no data
Extinguishing Medium:none required
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit irritating dusts.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store the material in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:white powder
Molecular Weight:442.30 (586.43)
Melting Point:780°
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:not applicable
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:.007g/100cc (0C)

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:active metals
Decomposition Products:boron oxide and potassium oxide

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects:no data
Mutagenic Effects:no data
Tetratogenic Effects:no data

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):NA
UN ID Number (CFR):NA
Shipping Name (IATA):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):NA
UN ID Number (IATA):NA

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A