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The Dial Corporation • 19001 N. Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9672

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS Q-119 REVISION 8

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

The Dial Corporation Medical Emergencies: 1-888-689-9082

19001 N. Scottsdale Road Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 (24 Hours Daily)

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255-9672 Other Information: 1-888-468-6673

PRODUCT: Borax® DATE OF ISSUE: March 31, 2009

TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: 20 Mule Team® Borax Natural Laundry Booster

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic salt

I.D. NUMBERS: 929002

SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

CAUTION: This product is white, odorless, crystalline powder. Direct contact with eyes may cause severe irritation

with redness, pain, blurred vision, and possibly corneal injury. Repeated or prolonged excessive exposure with skin

can result in irritation. Keep out of reach of children. It may be dangerous to aquatic life in high concentrations.. Not a

fire hazard. Product is stable.

This product is labeled in accordance with regulations administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The use pattern and exposure in the workplace are generally not consistent with those experienced by consumers.

The requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration applicable to this Material Safety Data Sheet

differ from the requirements of the CPSC and as a result, this MSDS may contain additional health hazard

information not pertinent to consumer use and not found on the product label.

REGULATORY STATUS

While this product is not considered to be hazardous under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR

1900.1200), this MSDS includes valuable information that is critical for safe handling and proper use of this product.

This MSDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

NOTE: The acute health effects described below are those which could potentially occur for the finished product.

They are based on the toxicology information available for the finished product and/or each hazardous ingredient,

and are consistent with the product type and the likelihood of a specific route of exposure. Known chronic health

effects related to exposure to a specific ingredient are indicated.

EYE CONTACT: Direct contact with dusts may cause severe irritation with redness, pain, blurred vision, and

possibly corneal injury.

SKIN CONTACT: Non-irritating to intact skin. Absorption through large areas of damaged skin may produce

symptoms similar to those following ingestion.

INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal disturbances such as headache nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,

and diarrhea, with delayed effects of skin redness and peeling.

INHALATION: Dust may cause mucous membrane irritation with coughing, dryness and sore throat.

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: No chronic health effects are expected from the intended use of these products or

from foreseeable handling of them in the workplace. Nonetheless, the following effects have been reported for a

component, sodium borate, and boric acid. Sodium borate upon entry into the body becomes boric acid.

Sodium Borate: Sodium borate and boric acid interfere with sperm production, damage the testes and interfere with

male fertility when given to animals by mouth at high doses. Boric acid produces developmental effects, including

reduced body weight, malformations and death, in the offspring of pregnant animals given boric acid by mouth.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Q-119 REVISION 8 SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION The Dial Corporation 19001 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85255-9672 PRODUCT: Medical Emergencies: 1-888-689-9082 Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 (24 Hours Daily) Other Information: 1-888-468-6673 Borax® DATE OF ISSUE: March 31, 2009 TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: 20 Mule Team® Borax Natural Laundry Booster CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic salt I.D.
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BORAX MSDS Q-119 (Rev. 8) March 31, 2009 The above mentioned animal studies were conducted under exposure conditions leading to doses many times in excess of those that could occur through product use or inhalation of dust in occupational settings. Moreover, a human study of occupational exposure to sodium borate and boric acid dusts showed no adverse effect on fertility. MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing skin conditions and respiratory illnesses (e.g.
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BORAX MSDS Q-119 (Rev. 8) March 31, 2009 SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Wear skin, eye and respiratory protection as recommended in Section 8. Stop or reduce any leaks if it is safe to do so. Spills present a slipping hazard. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Ventilate spill area if possible. Ensure clean-up is conducted by trained personnel only. Make sure area is slip-free before re-opening to traffic.
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BORAX MSDS Q-119 (Rev. 8) March 31, 2009 SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: White, odorless, crystalline powder. ODOR/ODOR THRESHOLD: Odorless PHYSICAL STATE: Solid pH (@ 20°C): 9.25 (3% solution) VAPOR DENSITY: Not available BOILING POINT: Not available VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available MELTING/FREEZING POINT: MP: 144 °F (62 °C) FLASH POINT: See Section 5. FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 5.8% @ 20 °C See Section 5.
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BORAX MSDS Q-119 (Rev. 8) March 31, 2009 SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This product is anticipated to be safe for the environment at concentrations predicted in household settings under normal use conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: No environmental fate data exists for the product. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: The persistence and degradability of this product has not been determined. BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL: The bioaccumulation potential of this product has not been determined.
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BORAX MSDS Q-119 (Rev. 8) March 31, 2009 SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof. However, The Dial Corporation makes no representation as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information. It is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.