Product Name: BORATED HAND SOAP POWDER Product No. 049.00
SAVIN PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: BORATED HAND SOAP POWDE
Emergency phone: Chemtrec: 800-424-9300 Product Information: 781-961-2744
Company: SAVIN PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC
214 HIGH STREET
RANDOLPH, MA 02368
Date Prepared: 06-06-04 Supersedes: 10-23-00 Prepared by: KJS
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Typical
Component CAS No. Exposure Limits % by Weight
1. Sodium Cocoate 61789-31-9 N/A 1-5
2. Sodium Tallowate 8052 -48-0 N/A 10 - 20
3. Sodium Tetraborate 1303-96-4 N/A 40 - 50
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION: Causes eye irritation, usually transient. Do not take internally
EFFECTS of OVEREXPOSURE:
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
EYES: May cause eye irritation.
SKIN: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin irritation.
INHALATION: Mist may cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
INGESTION: Can result in severe gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, pain and swelling of larynx.
CHRONIC EFFECTS and MEDICAL CONDITIONS: The effects of long-term, low-level exposures to this product have not been
determined. Safe handling of this material on a long-term basis should emphasize the avoidance of all effects from repetitive acute
exposure. This product may aggravate existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. Get immediate medical
attention.
SKIN: Immediately wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be given, preferably with a physician??s advice. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed, give several glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting does occur, give fluids again and keep
head below hips to help prevent aspiration. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get immediate medical
attention.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: BORATED HAND SOAP POWDER Product No. 049.00
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
Flash Point: None Test: SETA Tag Closed Cup (Method ASTM 3278)
Explosive Limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not combustible under test conditions. Use procedures most appropriate to surrounding fire. Water
spray to cool drum.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES & UNUSUAL HAZARDS: Very Slippery Underfoot.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus
and full protective clothing when appropriate.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILLS: Pick up spills at once. Soak up small spills with inert solids. Use suitable disposal container.
LARGE SPILLS: Limit access to area. Dike and contain spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc.) and transfer the liquid and solid
separately to containers for recovery or disposal. Keep spill out of sewers and open bodies of water.
CAUTION: Floor may become slippery in the spill area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Exercise good warehouse practices when storing this material. Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat. Keep container
tightly closed when not in use. Guard against container damage and puncture. Pick up spills immediately. Very Slippery
Underfoot.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION: Avoid splashing. Wear chemical-resistant safety goggles if necessary. Contact lenses must not be worn.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Depending on conditions of use, protective gloves are recommended.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use adequate ventilation when spraying.
VENTILATION: Normal room ventilation.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate
vicinity of any potential exposure.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: White, granular solid
BOILING POINT: approx. N/A
FREEZE/MELT POINT: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): N/A.
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Approximately 5%
DENSITY: N/A
REFRACTIVE INDEX @20C: N/A
pH : 9.7 Saturated
ODOR: Mild
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY : Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, strong oxidizers and excessive heat.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, and other toxic gases
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No LD50 or LC50 found for oral, dermal or inhalation routes of administration.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: BORATED HAND SOAP POWDER Product No. 049.00
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL/CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Toxic to aquatic life.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA: This product, if disposed as shipped, is not considered a hazardous waste as specified in 40 CFR 261.22. Dispose in
accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SHIPPING NAME: Cleaning Compound, Liquid
HAZARD CLASS: Not Regulated as HAZMAT
ID #: N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
LABEL: N/A
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This material does not contain nor was it manufactured using ozone-depleting chemicals.
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: All ingredients on Toxic Substance Control Act Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Immediate (Acute)
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None
16. OTHER INFORMATION
All label precautions must be observed when handling, storing and transporting empty containers due to product residues. Do not
reuse this container unless it is professionally cleaned and reconditioned.
REFERENCES:
?? U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, NIOSH: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, 1985-86 Editions.
?? Sax, N. Irving and Lewis, R.J.: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 7th Edition, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1989.
?? Lewis, R.J.: Hawley??s Condensed Chemical Dictionary,12th Edition, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1993.
?? U.S. Dept. of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard: CHRIS Hazardous Chemical Data, 1982.
?? U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA: Air Contaminants - Permissible Exposure Limits, 1989.
?? National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials (NFPA 325M/49/491M/704), 9th
Edition, 1986.
?? National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Hazardous Materials Response Handbook, Henry, M.F., Editor, 1989.
?? Merck & Co., Inc.: The Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1989.
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; no warranty, express or implied can be made.