EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC -- CRYSTALLINE BORON ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6810 MSDS Date: 08/13/1993 MSDS Num: CBFMF LIIN: 00N067134 Product ID: CRYSTALLINE BORON MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 3F774 Name: EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC Box: 798 City: QUAPAW OK 74354 Info Phone Number: 918-673-2201 Emergency Phone Number: 918-673-2201 Published: Y ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 3F774 Name: EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES,INC Address: HIGHWAY 69A EAST Box: 737 City: QUEPAW OK 74363 Phone: 918-673-1650 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 7440-42-8 RTECS #: ED7350000 Name: BORON; (BORON 10,-11) % Wt: 100 OSHA PEL: 10 MG B203/M3 ACGIH TLV: 10 MG B2O3/M3 ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISTRUBANCES. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT. Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: SEE HEALTH HAZARDS. Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. First Aid: INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYE CONTACT:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. CALL MD. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS C OMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Waste Disposal Methods: MATERIAL SHOULD BE RECOVERED FOR REUSE OR RECYCLING. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N). Handling And Storage Precautions: KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE UNDER NITROGEN. DO NOT BREATHE DUST, GET IN EYES/ON SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE. Other Precautions: TOXIC, IRRITANT. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL OR CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Fire Fighting Procedures: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FP N). Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: THIS MATERIAL, LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN THE POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES. Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (FP N). Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA (FP N). Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= M.P/F.P Text: 4172F,2300C Vapor Pres: 0.12@2140C Spec Gravity: 2.35 Solubility in Water: INSOLUBLE. Appearance and Odor: BROWN/BLACK METALLIC CRYSTALS OR POWDER. ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: AIR-SENSITIVE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME. Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS. DECOMPOSES UPON EXPOSURE TO AIR. Hazardous Decomposition Products: UNKNOWN. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT. ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: CRYSTALLINE BORON Cage: 3F774 Company Name: EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES,INC Street: HIGHWAY 69A EAST PO Box: 737 City: QUEPAW OK Zipcode: 74363 Health Emergency Phone: 918-673-2201 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 01/12/1996 Status Code: C Label Date: 01/12/1996 Origination Code: G Eye Protection IND: YES Skin Protection IND: YES Signal Word: WARNING Respiratory Protection IND: YES Health Hazard: Moderate Contact Hazard: Slight Fire Hazard: None Reactivity Hazard: None Hazard And Precautions: ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISTRUBANCES. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTU RER. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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