Product Specification 

SUBSTANCE:  Boric Acid (orthoboric acid) 99.9%

CHEMICAL FORMULA: H3BO3

Appearance - Crystalline powder

Colour - White

Odour Odourless

pH @20°C - 6.1 (0.1% Solution); 5.1(1.0% Solution); 3.7 (4.7% Solution)

Melting point/ Freezing Point - 171°C

Relative density - 1.49 @ 23°C 

Solubility(ies) 49.2 g/l water @ 20°C

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION COMPONENT:

CAS-No.: 10043-35-3

EC-No.: 233-139-2

Acute Health Effects

Inhalation:  Dust may irritate the respiratory system. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Coughing

Skin contact: Redness. Pain. 

Eye contact: May be slightly irritating to eyes. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Redness. Pain.

Ingestion: Irritating. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Nausea, vomiting. Stomach pain.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES 

Inhalation: Provide fresh air. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice

Skin contact: Rinse skin with water/shower.

Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

Ingestion: In case of accident or unwellness, seek medical advice immediately