SHAPE PRODUCTS CO -- BORAX  -- 6750-00-514-2377
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORAX
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-514-2377
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS CO
Emergency Phone Num:415-893-0313
CAGE:DO984
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS CO.
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:415-534-1186
CAGE:DO984

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:NONE

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

First Aid:NONE

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

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH DOWN WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.73
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:NO ODOR, WHITE CRYSTAL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT IN AN APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINER & SHIP TO
    AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA.

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