=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BORIC ACID,
MSDS Date:09/26/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-973-5716
MSDS Number: BKQWJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
Preparer's Name:DOD-HMIS  (DGSC-SSH)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID WT % RANGE; 90-100%
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: <100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORL-RAT:2660
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION; INHALATIO DUST
    MAY CAUSE,HEADACHE,COUGHING,DIZZINESS OR DIFFICULT BREATHING;
    INGESTION:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,VOMITING; PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    SKIN SENSITIZATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2 INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE FRESH
    AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTH ING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL,CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN DRY CONTAINER &
    COVER; REMOVE INTO CLEAN DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER .

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED.IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION
    IS HIGH,USE AN APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN