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[List of Chemicals] [Risk Notes] [Risk Phrases] [Safety Phrases] [Danger Symbols] |  |
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ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE |
Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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| Inhalation |
Cough. Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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| Skin |
MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. May be absorbed through injured skin.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
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| Eyes |
Redness. Pain.
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
Abdominal pain. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Skin rash.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING |
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE |
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Separated from strong bases.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating above 100°C producing water and irritant boric anhydride. The solution in water is a weak acid. Incompatible with alkali carbonates and hydroxides. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV not established. |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. |
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Melting point (decomposes): 171°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 5.6 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: negligible |
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| NOTES | |
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Borofax is a trade name.
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