SAFETY DATA SHEET BORIC ACID

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1 Revision Date Revision 02 1 / SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1. Product identifier Product name Product No , 10282, 10283, , , , , , , 10969, 10639, 10641, , Synonyms, Trade Names OPTIBOR.., ORTHO, BORACIC ACID, SP, EP, HP, OPTIBOR TG, TP, NF, SQ REACH Registration number CAS-No EU Index No EC No Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses Chemical 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier Univar Aquarius House 6 Midpoint Business Park Thornbury Bradford BD3 AY sds@univareurope.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency Contact Number (Office Hours) Emergency Contact Number (Outside Office Hours) Sds No. 363 SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (EC 122/2008) Physical and Chemical Not classified. Hazards Human health Repr. 1B - H360FD Environment Not classified. Classification (6/548/EEC) Repr. Cat. 2;R60, R61 The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section Label elements EC No Label In Accordance With (EC) No. 122/2008

2 2 / Signal Word Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements 2.3. Other hazards Danger H360FD Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria. May damage fertility or the unborn child. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1. Substances Product name REACH Registration number CAS-No EU Index No EC No Composition Comments The data shown are in accordance with the latest EC Directives. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first aid measures Inhalation Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Ingestion Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water ( ml). Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Eye contact Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Eye contact May cause temporary eye irritation Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY! SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Extinguishing media Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

3 3 / Specific hazards The product is non-combustible. If heated, irritating vapours may be formed Advice for firefighters Protective equipment for fire-fighters Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide adequate ventilation Environmental precautions Do not discharge onto the ground or into water courses. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be IMMEDIATELY alerted to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Avoid generation and spreading of dust. Shovel into dry containers. Cover and move the containers. Flush the area with water. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations Reference to other sections Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. SECTION : HANDLING AND STORAGE.1. Precautions for safe handling Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Provide good ventilation..2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in original container..3. Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters Ingredient Comments No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s) Exposure controls Protective equipment Respiratory equipment If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided. Hand protection Butyl rubber gloves are recommended. Eye protection Wear approved safety goggles. Other Protection Wear rubber apron. Wear rubber footwear. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

4 4 / Appearance Crystals or crystalline Solid Colour White. Solubility Soluble in water. Melting point ( C) 11 Relative density 1.51 ph-value, Diluted Solution Solubility Value (G/100G 4. H2O@20 C) Partition Coefficient (N-Octanol/Water) 9.2. Other information Mol. Weight SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity No specific reactivity hazards associated with this product Chemical stability Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use Possibility of hazardous reactions Not determined Conditions to avoid Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time Incompatible materials Materials To Avoid Strong reducing agents. Strong acids Hazardous decomposition products None under normal conditions. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects Toxic Dose 1 - LD mg/kg (oral rat) Other Health Effects Toxic to Reproductive Health Category 2. Skin Corrosion/Irritation: OECD 404 Not irritating. Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Serious eye damage/irritation: Not Irritating. Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Reproductive Toxicity: May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory system. Ingestion May cause stomach pain or vomiting.

5 5 / Skin contact Irritating to skin. Eye contact Irritating to eyes. Specific effects Contains a substance/a group of substances with possible risk of harm to the unborn child and with possible risk of impaired fertility. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment Toxicity Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 96 hours mg/l OECD 203 Acute Toxicity - Aquatic Invertebrates EC50 48 hours mg/l Daphnia magna OECD Persistence and degradability Degradability There are no data on the degradability of this product Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential No data available on bioaccumulation. Partition coefficient Mobility in soil Mobility: The product is soluble in water Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria Other adverse effects Not determined. SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS General information Waste is classified as hazardous waste. Disposal to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the local Waste Disposal Authority Waste treatment methods Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION General UN number The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID) UN proper shipping name

6 6 / Transport hazard class(es) Packing group Environmental hazards Environmentally Hazardous Substance/Marine Pollutant No Special precautions for user 14.. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL3/8 and the IBC Code SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Statutory Instruments The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 16). Approved Code Of Practice Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. Guidance Notes CHIP for everyone HSG(108). EU Legislation Regulation (EC) No 190/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 93/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 6/69/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/6/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. Regulation (EC) No 122/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 6/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 190/2006 with amendments Chemical Safety Assessment No chemical safety assessment has been carried out. Inventory Information EINECS SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Revision Comments NOTE: Lines within the margin indicate significant changes from the previous revision. Revision Date Revision 02 SDS No. 363 Safety Data Sheet Status Approved. Date Signature Jitendra Panchal Risk Phrases In Full R60 May impair fertility. R61 May cause harm to the unborn child. Hazard Statements In Full H360FD May damage fertility or the unborn child.

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