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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY

1.1 Identification of the Product
Product name is Agri Boron
1.2 Company
See details below

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Boric acid
233-139-2 Concentration-10%w/v No classification required

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

None

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General: In case of serious personal contamination always seek medical help immediately.
Inhalation: If large concentrations of spray mist are inhaled remove to fresh air and keep warm. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Contact with the skin may cause irritation. If symptoms persist seek medical aid. Wash immediately with soap and rinse with copious amounts of water.
Eye Contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation. If symptoms persist seek medical aid. Irrigate with copious amounts of eye wash or clean water for 15 minutes minimum.
Ingestion: May cause systemic damage and gastro-intestinal irritation. Do not induce vomiting. Give copious amounts of water to drink. If vomiting occurs place patient in the recovery position. Seek medical aid.
Medical Information: For specialist advice doctors should contact the nearest Poisons Information Centre.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

All extinguishing agents can be used.
Protective clothing, boots and gloves should be worn.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Environment: Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
Spillage: Small – Dilute and flush drain with copious amounts of water.
Spillage: Large – Evacuate area. Absorb and contain spillage with sand or earth. Place waste in sealed containers. Contact local authority for controlled waste disposal. Notify Water Authority if large spillage enters drains or sewers.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling: Wear full overall protective clothing, PVC or rubber gloves
and boots. If exposed to high vapour concentration in a confined area, wear
self contained breathing apparatus. In well ventilated areas, wear fume
mask.
7.2 Storage: Keep sealed in original containers. Store in frost-free conditions above 2 C. Store away from food, drink and animal feed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Occupational exposure limits
Not specified
8.2 Personal Protection
Wear full protective overall clothing. Wear PVC or rubber gloves and boots. Wear face shield or goggles to BS 2092. No personal respiratory protection is indicated during the handling of this product. Avoid breathing the spray mist.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Blue Solution
Odour Odourless.
pH water solution (100g/l) 7.0 -8.0
Melting point n/a
Boiling point Approx 100 C
Explosive properties Non-flammable
Oxidizing Properties No information
Relative Density 1.35 g/cm3 at 20 C
Solubility (water and fat) Complete in water

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous conditions are unlikely to occur under normal conditions of storage and use. No hazardous decomposition products are expected.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 General
Non-irritant and non-sensitizer
11.2 Toxicity Data
LD50 :> 2000mg/kg

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Mobility
No information available
12.2 Persistence/Degradability
Readily biodegradable in soil
12.3 Bio-accumulation
Bio-accumulation unlikely

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product and Waste: Flush small quantities to drain with copious amounts of water. Large quantities require controlled waste disposal in accordance with Control of Pollution Act, 1974 and Special Waster Regulations 1980.
Containers: Dispose of used packaging in accordance with Special Waste Regulations 1980.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No restrictions or special transport measures required.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

R-PHASES – none
S-PHASES – S2 – keep out of reach of children
S7 – keep container tightly closed
S13 – keep away from food, drink & animal feedstuffs
S20/21 – when using do not eat, drink or smoke
S36/37/39 – wear suitable protective clothing
S56 – Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Dispose to an authorised waste collection point.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Disclaimer
The information in the MSDS relates to this specific material. If the product is used as a component in any other product, this MSDS may not be valid. The information contained was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. The information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared according to Directive 93/112/EEC.

Product Supplied by: Data Sheet Compiled by:
J & H Bunn Ltd, J & H Bunn Ltd [www.jhbunn.co.uk] South Beach Parade Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 3QA UK Phone +44 [0]1493 744700 Fax +44 [0]1493 744701