FREDERICK GUMM CHEMICAL COMPANY -- BORIC ACID  -- 6810-00N006395
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N006395
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FREDERICK GUMM CHEMICAL COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:201-460-7900
CAGE:0A7F7
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FREDERICK GUMM CHEMICAL CO
Address:538 FOREST ST
Box:City:KEARNEY
State:NJ
ZIP:07032-5000
Country:US
Phone:201-991-4174
CAGE:0A7F7
Company Name:GUMM FREDERICK CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1280 WALL ST
Box:City:LYNDHURST
State:NJ
ZIP:07071-3517
Country:US
CAGE:92269

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (MFR)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MILD DRYING OF SKIN. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. (INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY MFR) (SEE SUPP DATA)

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING & CALL A PHYSICIAN AT
    ONCE. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O AT LEAST 15 MIN. EYES: FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF H*2O AT LEAST 15 MIN & CALL A PHYSICIAN. (INFO SUPPLIED
    BY MFR  SUPPLEMENTED W/INFO FROM VSMF MSDS ON BORIC ACID)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & DISCARD.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST MASK. (TAKEN FROM VSMF
    MSDS ON BORIC ACID).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST,GENERAL MECHANICAL. (TAKEN FROM VSMF MSDS).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: TAKEN FROM VSMF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS ON BORIC
    ACID. EFFECTS OF OVEREXP: SUPPLEMENTED W/INFORMATION FROM VSMF
    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS ON BORIC ACID.)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:2.46
Solubility in Water:7 OZ/GAL
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE TO LOCALLY ACCEPTABLE PH & DUMP TO
    DRAIN. WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IAW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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