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Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Do
not mix with other chemicals. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of
children. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep in properly
labeled containers.
Incompatible materials
Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Ammonia. Calcium hypochlorite. Do not mix with
other swimming pool/spa chemicals in their concentrated forms. Combustible material.
Reducing agent.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
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Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
boric acid
10043-35-3
STEL: 6 mg/m
3
inhalable fraction
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
inhalable fraction
- -
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Controls
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and body protection
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved
respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be
required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be
provided in accordance with current local regulations.
General Hygiene Considerations
When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Regular
cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
Solid
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Decomposes on heating
HDX 3" Tabs
Boiling point / boiling range
No information available
Odor threshold
No information available
Flash point
No information available
Appearance
tablet
Evaporation rate
No information available
Revision Date 22-Apr-2015
Property
Flammability (solid, gas)
No information available
Values
Odor
Flammability Limit in Air
Remarks • Method
Chlorine
Upper flammability limit:
No information available
pH
2.7 - 2.9
Lower flammability limit:
No information available
in 1% Solution
Color
Melting point/freezing point
225 °C / 437 °F
white