Boron Calibration Standard

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1 Version: 2.0 Effective Date: Apr Previous Date: Feb SAFETY DATA SHEET Boron Calibration Standard 1. Identification Product identifier Other means of identification Product application Boron Calibration Standard GE Analytical Instruments part number Product name STD STD GE Analytical Instruments kit number Recommended use Recommended restrictions Company/undertaking identification GE Analytical Instruments Inc 6060 Spine Road Boulder, CO T Calibration Standard Emergency telephone INFOTRAC (North America) Outside of N.A., call collect: GE (800) Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Health hazards OSHA defined hazards Label elements Hazard symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information The mixture does not meet the criteria for classification. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Wash hands after handling. Store away from incompatible materials. Dispose of contents/container to an approved facility.. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Page: 1 / 6

2 Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % Water > 76 Sodium chloride < 24 Composition comments 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Information for specific product ingredients as required by the U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to additional sections of this SDS for our assessment of the potential hazards of this formulation. Move to fresh air. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water. Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything to eat or drink. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. This product does not represent a fire hazard since it contains a high amount of water. No special protective equipment required. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Environmental precautions See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Contain and recover by physical means. Remove small spills with plenty of water. No special environmental precautions required. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Avoid contact with eyes. Wear personal protective equipment. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Reasonable and safe chemical storage. Do not freeze. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits Biological limit values Appropriate engineering controls No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). None recommended. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Safety glasses. Skin protection Hand protection Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards None required. No special protective equipment required. Not required. Not applicable. General hygiene considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Page: 2 / 6

3 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Color Odor Physical state Odor threshold Colorless Liquid None ph (concentrated product) 6.1 Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate < 1 (Ether = 1) Flammability (solid, gas) > 212 F (> 100 C) SETA(CC) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure Vapor density (Air = 1) Relative density 1 Relative density temperature 70 F (21 C) Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Viscosity temperature 70 F (21 C) Other information Specific gravity Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Material is stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products 11. Toxicological information No special requirement. Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation No adverse effects due to inhalation are expected. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Page: 3 / 6

4 Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Product Species Boron Calibration Standard (CAS Mixture) Acute Dermal LD50 Rabbit Test Results > 5000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) Oral LD50 Rat > 5000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) * Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown. Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects Environmental fate Persistence and degradability No adverse effects are expected on aquatic organisms. No data available. No data available. Not classified as an environmental hazard. No data available 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods. Page: 4 / 6

5 IATA Not regulated as dangerous goods. IMDG Not regulated as dangerous goods. 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) SARA 304 Emergency release notification All components of this product are included on or are in compliance with the U.S. TSCA regulations. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - No Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Other federal regulations No Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR ) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Inventory status Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes Canada United States & Puerto Rico Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory *A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). US state regulations US - Massachusetts RTK - Substance List US - Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances US - Rhode Island RTK US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100) US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act No Yes Page: 5 / 6

6 US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law US. California Proposition 65 US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/carcinogenic substance US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/developmental toxin US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/female reproductive toxin US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/male reproductive toxin 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date Revision date Version # 2.0 Feb Apr List of abbreviations References: Disclaimer Revision Information Prepared by CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number NOEL: No Observed Effect Level STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50% BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand TOC: Total Organic Carbon IATA: International Air Transport Association IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code LD50: Lethal Dose, 50% TLV: Threshold Limit Value EC50: Effect Concentration, 50% NFPA: National Fire Protection Association ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists No data available The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties This SDS has been prepared by GE Water & Process Technologies Regulatory Department ( ). Page: 6 / 6