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$com 1 Identification of the substance Substance Name: Synonym: Product Code: Boron Carbide Uses only by workers in industrial setting: Abrasive. Production and use of refractory products.$ Use as boriding agent for metal surface hardening. Uses by professional workers: Production of ceramic articles Intermediate in the production of another substance Use as abrasive.

Use as boriding agent for metal surface hardening. Uses by professional workers: Production of ceramic articles Intermediate in the production of another substance Use as abrasive.

1 Safety Data 14 au transport Boron Carbide Powder Company : A.G.P. SAS 20, avenue Reille PARIS Tel. +33 (0) Fax +33 (0) contact@agp-abrasifs.com 1 Identification of the substance Substance Name: Synonym: Product Code: Boron Carbide Uses only by workers in industrial setting: Abrasive. Production and use of refractory products. Use as boriding agent for metal surface hardening. Uses by professional workers: Production of ceramic articles Intermediate in the production of another substance Use as abrasive. 2 Composition / Information on ingredients CAS N EC N REACH N This product is not a mixture. 3 Hazards Identification Classification information: This product does not meet the classification and labeling criteria given in the Regulation (EC) n 1272/2008 (CLP). This product does not meet the classification and labeling criteria given in the Dangerous Preparations Directive 67/548/EC (DSD). Label element: Other hazards: 4 First Aid Measures Not relevant. PBT assessment - The product is not considered to be a PBT vpvb assessment - The product is not considered to be a vpvb Description of first aid measures Inhalation: Ensure supply of fresh air. Skin contact: No special measure necessary. Eye contact: In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Ingestion: By continuous complaints consult a physician. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: no data available. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: no data available. Safety Data - Boron Carbide - 12/01/ p 1/5

2 5 Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: Unsuitable extinguishing media: Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Advice for firefighters: Extinguishing powder, sand, foam. Water. None known. Use self-contained breathing apparatus. 6 Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel: Avoid dust formation. Refer to protective measures in section 7 and 8. Keep away sources of ignition. For emergency responders: Personal protective equipment (PPE) - see section 8. Environmental precautions: s and material for containment and cleaning up: Reference to others sections: 7- Handling and Storage Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling: General protective and hygiene Measures: Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Avoid dust formation. Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal Avoid dust formation. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities: Technical measures and Storage conditions: Requirements for storage rooms and vessels: Specific end use(s): Do not eat, drink or smoke during working time. After working time and during work intervals the affected skin areas must be thoroughly cleaned. Do not inhale dust. Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking. Take measures against dust explosion. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a coo, well-ventilated place. Keep in original packaging, tightly closed. 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Control parameters Occupational exposure limit values List of approved workplace exposure limits (WELs) / EH40 Total inhalable dust - TWA: 10 mg/m3 Total respirable dust - TWA: 4 mg/m3 DNEL and PNEC values PNEC values CAS N / EC N Ecological compartment Type Value Boron carbide / Water Fresh water 0,1 mg/l Soil - 1 mg/kg With reference to : dry weight Safety Data - Boron Carbide - 12/01/ p 2/5

3 Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls: Personal protective equipment: Respiratory protection: In case of dust formation, use a fine dust face mask P1. Eye: Safety glasses with side protection shield (EN 166) Hand: No special measures required. Environmental exposures controls: 9 Physical and Chemical Properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Powder Partition coefficient Color Black n-octanol/water Odor Odorless Vapor pressure Odor threshold Vapor density ph value Evaporation rate Boiling point/boiling range Relative density Melting point/melting range 2450 C Density Decomposition point Value 2.51 g/cm3 Flash point Not applicable Reference temperature 20 C Ignition temperature Not applicable Solubility in water Auto-ignition temperature Value mg/l Explosive properties: This product is not explosive Reference temperature 20 C according to VDI 2263 (capability of causing a dust explosion OECD 105 Essentially insoluble Flammability (solid, gas) Solubility(ies) Lower flammability or explosive limits Upper flammability or explosive limits Value 125 g/m 3 Oxidizing properties Viscosity 10 Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: Chemical stability: Possibility of hazardous reactions: Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials: Hazardous decomposition products: None known None, if handled according to order 11 Toxicological Information Information on toxicological effects Acute oral toxicity LD50 Rat (female) OECD 423 Acute dermal toxicity LD50 Rat OECD 402 Acute inhalational toxicity > 2000 mg/kg > 2000 mg/kg Rat (female) Fisher F344N/TacfBR Boron carbide whiskers are not acute toxic when instilled intratracheal to rats. Safety Data - Boron Carbide - 12/01/ p 3/5

4 Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Route of exposure Germ cell mutagenicity Evaluation Reproduction toxicity Carcinogenicity STOT-single exposure STOT- repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Skin. Ames test No experimental information on genotoxicity in vitro available. Negative 12 Ecological information Toxicity Fish toxicity LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss OECD mg/l 96 h Daphnia toxicity EC/LC50 > 100 mg/l 48 h Daphnia magna OECD 202 Algae toxicity Bacteria toxicity NOEC > 1000 mg/kg 14 day(s) Eisenia foetida OECD 207 Persistence and degradability Biodegradability Physico-chemical eliminability Bioaccumulative potential Bioconcentration factor (BCF) The product is unsoluble in water. It can be largely eliminated from the water by abiotic processes, e.g. mechanical separation. Mobility in soil Product in unsoluble in water. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT assessment vpvb assessment The product is not considered to be a PBT. The product is not considered to be a vpvb. Other adverse effects Do not discharge product unmonitored to the environment. Safety Data - Boron Carbide - 12/01/ p 4/5

5 13 Disposal Considerations Waste treatment methods Product Remove in accordance with local official regulations. Dispose of at an hazardous waste landfill; Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company. Packaging Completely discharge containers (no tear drops, no powder rest, scraped carefully). Containers may be recycled or reused. Observe local/state/federal regulations. 14 Transport information Transport ADR/RID/ADN The product is not subject to ADR/RID/ADN regulations. Transport IMDG The product is not subject to IMDG regulations. Transport ICAO-TI / IATA The product is not subject to ICAO-TI/IATA regulations. Special precautions for user Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Not relevant. 15 Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture EU regulations Restriction of occupation Adhere to the national sanitary and occupational safety regulations when using this product. Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances : Annex I, part 1 + 2: not mentioned. With regard to possibly appropriate decomposition products see chapter 10. National regulations National chemical inventories EINECS/ELINCS (CEE) Listed TSCA (USA) Listed DSL/NDSL (Canada) Listed MITI/ENDS (Japan) Listed ECL (Korea) Listed AICS (Australia) Listed IECSC/NEPA (Chine) Listed PICCS (Philippines) Listed Chemical safety assessment 16 Other Information For Industrial Use Only The information and recommendations contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the most reasonable current opinion on the subject when the MSDS was prepared. No warranty, guaranty or representation is made as to the correctness or sufficiency of the information. The user of this product must decide what safety measures are necessary to safely use this product, either alone or in combination with other products, and determine its environmental regulatory compliance obligations under any applicable federal or state laws. Safety Data - Boron Carbide - 12/01/ p 5/5

1.) Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

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