AMMONIUM PENTABORATE

Odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)

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Water soluble.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fire. (USCG, 1999)

Inhalation of dust may result in non-specific irritation of upper respiratory tract. Ingestion of large quantities may produce symptoms of non-specific irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea. Contact with dust causes moderate eye irritation and minor skin irritation. (USCG, 1999)

Salts, basic, such as AMMONIUM PENTABORATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.

• Salts, Basic

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Disposable-type respirator; side-shield safety spectacles; full-brimmed hard hat; goggles; ammonia gas mask (USCG, 1999)

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INHALATION: move from contaminated atmosphere; if respiratory discomfort persists, see a physician.

INGESTION: give large amounts of water or warm salty water to induce vomiting and continue until vomitus is clear; obtain medical attention if abdominal discomfort persists.

EYES: flush with large quantities of running water for a minimum of 15 min.; obtain medical help if irritation persists.

SKIN: immediately flush affected areas with water; obtain medical help if irritation persists. (USCG, 1999)

• AMMONIUM DECABORATE OCTAHYDRATE
• AMMONIUM PENTABORATE
• AMMONIUM PENTABORATE TETRAHYDRATE