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0991
October 1994
FIRE
Boracic acid
Orthoboric acid
H3BO3
Molecular mass: 61.8
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Inhalation
Skin
Protective gloves.
Eyes
Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
Ingestion
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
Symbol
R:
S:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
STORAGE
Separated from strong bases.
IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
0991
BORIC ACID
IMPORTANT DATA
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its aerosol and by ingestion.
Chemical Dangers
The substance decomposes on heating above 100C producing
water and irritant boric anhydride. The solution in water is a
weak acid. Incompatible with alkali carbonates and hydroxides.
Inhalation Risk
Evaporation at 20C is negligible; a nuisance-causing
concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached
quickly when dispersed.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point (decomposes): 171C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Borofax is a trade name.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LEGAL NOTICE
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
for the use which might be made of this information
IPCS 1999