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Date of Issue : Jul 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : ZINC BORATE Other Names : UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses :
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White powder, odourless Formula : Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 2.8 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Specific gravity (gms/cm3) : 2.8 Solubilty in water : negligible 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May cause nausea, vomiting & diarrhea. Eye
As with any powder/dust, may be irritating reversible. Skin
On unbroken skin, no effect. Inhaled
May cause sneezing & coughing. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Chronic Eyes : May cause conjuctivitis, Reversible. Inhalation : May be irritating to mucous tissue. Carcinogenicity : Not carcinogenic.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Induce vomiting. Drink large amount of milk/water.
Eye
Flush with tepid water for at least 15 minute. If irritation persists consult doctor.
Skin
Wash skin with soap and water.
Inhaled
Remove to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath & safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symtomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 : >10g/kg (rat)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product, However, the following is recommended for nuisance dusts : Dusts not otherwise classified : TWA 10mg/m3 (as inspirable dust)
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure workplace is well ventilated to maintain air, concentrations below exposure standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
All personnal should wear full protective clothing, safety glasses and approved breathing apparatus.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable under conditions for use. Keep away from sources if ignition. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store container in a dry and cool place. Avoid the formation of dust. Provide for good ventilation of the room, when handling this product.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name ZINC BORATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus.
Sweep or vacuum and put into sealed metal container, ready for disposal. Rinse area with water.
Disposal
Zinc borate is not listed as a hazardous waste, check with local state authorities regarding disposal requirements.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Stability : Generally stable. Non hygroscopic. Conditions to Avoid : Not applicable Materials to Avoid : Hydrolysis when in contact with strong acids or strong bases. Hazardous decomposition Products : None Conditions to Avoid : Not relevent
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Product is fire retardant. Use media suitable for surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
5.1 Contact Points
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