Material safety data sheet sodium borate solutions, borax 14%, buffer ph 9. H2o material safety data sheet water, purified msds. Borax is soluble in water, so mineral deposits only occur in places with very low rainfall. Users should conduct their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information. Reaction with water results in the liberation of heat and the formation of boric acid. Common borate salts include sodium metaborate nabo 2 and borax. In 1925, deposits were found at boron, california on the edge of the mojave desert. Boron, often in the form of boric acid or sodium borate, is combined with water a cheap and plentiful resource where it acts as a coolant to remove heat from the reactor core and transfers the heat to a secondary circuit. When active infestations exist, get a professional inspection. Material safety data sheet wf1001n coolant additives. Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Boric acid is dissolved in the reactor coolant to control neutron reactivity in the core, and is referred to as a soluble neutron absorber, soluble poison, or chemical shim cohen 1964 26. Water cas no 7732185 material safety data sheet sdsmsds. Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Large amounts of boric oxide can be harmful to plants and other species. Gerstley borate is a greywhite, odorless mineral product that is. Identification of the substance pre aration and the com any undertaking product name. In the presence of water, boric acid disassociate into boron and natural borates. Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. Sodium tetraborate, decahydrate safety data sheet according to federal register vol.
Chemical product and company identification product name. Solubor sodium borate water soluble foliar application. Boric acid msds ucsb nanofabrication facility signup site. Borax pentahydra teletibor48 health and safety data sheet 1. Sodium borate upon entry into the body becomes boric acid.
Its concentration is adjusted throughout a fuel cycle over a range 02500 wppm boron. Our borated polyethylene contains 5% boron content by weight. Boric oxide has low acute oral and dermal toxicity. Boric acid is a watersoluble white powder that may cause damage to trees or. A human study of occupational exposure to borate dust showed no adverse effect on reproduction.
Borated polyethylene neutron shielding learn more about borated polyethylene get a quote borotron high density borated polyethylene, supplied by marshield, is a lightweight, costeffective shielding solution to attenuate and absorb neutron radiation. Page 1 of 1 msds sodium nitrate material safety data sheet msds sodium nitrate 1. For larger fires, use water spray, fog or regular foam. The use of borax sodium borate to flameretard cellulosics goes back over two centuries. Boracare contains an inorganic borate salt, soluble in water, with insecticidal and fungicidal properties effective against. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Why borated water for pwr and not necessary for bwr.
Material safety data sheet sodium borate solutions, borax. Part of the secondary circuit is the steam generator that is used to turn turbines and generate electricity. Chronic exposure may cause reproductive disorders and teratogenic effects. Borax decahydrate material safety data sheet cas no. In case of skin contact wash off with soap and plenty of water. Adsorption of sodium tetraborate to sediments is insignificant. Never return spills to original containers for reuse. Us federal regulations sodium tetraborate, decahydrate 3 96 4. Combustion products may include carbon oxides or other toxic vapors.
Material safety data sheet water, purified msds section 1. The product is soluble in water and is leachable through normal soil. Hazard communication standard based on animal chronic toxicity studies of similar inorganic borate chemicals. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Extensive deposits were found in death valley and transported out using the famous twentymule teams from 1883 to 1889. So instead borated water is used under normal operating conditions. Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if necessary. Because of its high thermal conductivity, 10b enriched borated aluminum is useful in a number of specialized spent fuel storage and transportation applications.
Fire fighting move container from fire area if you can do it without risk. Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions borateboron oxides and lithium oxides. Higher the boron content, more neutrons are absorbed and power goes down. Safety data sheet lithium tetraboratelithium metaborate. The high boron level corresponds to the start of a fuel cycle and compensates for excess reactivity in the core. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Boron deficiency and toxicity in plants is determined by test, observation, or known nutritional needs of certain plants andor systems. Consumer produced household solutions may be disposed of down the drain with running water.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the controlled products regulations and the msds contains all of the information required by those regulations. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. 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. Chile saltpeter, soda niter, sodium saltpeter, nitric acid. However, all of the boric oxide is encased in polyethylene and, when exposed to water, the densetec sheild does not react with water. This msds document meets the requirements of both osha 29 cfr 1910. So different concentrations can adjust power up and down. Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 1520 minutes. Click on the link under data sheet to view or download the pdf. The mode of action appears to be a combination of the. Borated polyethylene 5% na na crystalline, 219 239 f 100 115 c na na insoluble natural color plastic sheet little or no odor 0. Melting point 25c 270275f solubility in water very soluble. Intralabs, 6 endsleigh park road, plymouth, devon, pl3 4nh e. Consumer may discard empty container in trash, or recycle where facilities exist.
Nonetheless, the following effects have been reported for a component, sodium borate, and boric acid. Borax powder 1 identification of the substancepreparation and of the companyundertaking product name. I did read a small paper about using burnable poisons to replace borated water in some future reactor designs. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of eye contact flush eyes with water as a precaution. Absorption coefficients indicate that sodium tetraborateis absorbed to sandy loam soil, loam soil, and low humic content sand soil and that absorption to humic sand soil is insignificant. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
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