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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: Boradust (Insecticide)
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT INFORMATION
P.C.P. Act Registration No.: 19480
Code: 5187011
Chemical Name: Boric Acid
Synonyms: Orthoboric Acid
Chemical Family: Borate
Product Use: Insecticide
TDG Classification: Not Regulated
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
WEIGHT %
CAS REG #
LD50 (mg/Kg)
T.W.A. - T.L.V.
Boric Acid
Calculate LD50 for mixture
99
10043-35-3
Oral,rat 3500
Dermal,rabbit >2000
3535
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SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State: Solid
Specific Gravity: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Vapour Pressure: No Data
% Volatiles: Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: 4.7% w/w @ 20 oC
Appearance\Odour: White crystalline powder.
pH: No Data
Freezing/Melting Point: No Data
Vapour Density: Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate: No Data
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Lower Explosion Limit %: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: No Data
Upper Explosion Limit %: Not Applicable
Fire Extinguishing Media: Foam, Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, Water Fog
Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and impervious clothing. Minimize amount of
water used and contain the run-off by diking.
Other Fire or Explosion Hazards: None.
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: Will dehydrate at 100 oC and above. Volatile in steam without decomposition.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Alkali carbonates, elemental potassium, hydroxides and acetic anhydride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Boradust (Insecticide)
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