UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
Jeff Jones Delta Analytical Corporation 12510 Prosperity Drive, Ste 160 Silver Spring, MD 20904 MAY 1 6 2011
Subject: Borax Manufacturing Grade, EPA Reg. No. 1624-124 Application Dated December 1, 2010 Decision: 448825
Dear Mr. Jones:
The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable.
Two (2) copies of the finished labeling must be submitted prior to releasing the product for shipment. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. If you have any questions, you may contact Samantha Hulkower at (703) 603-0683 or Hulko wer. S amantha@epa. go v.
Sincerely,
\i Mark Suarez Product Manager (13) Insecticide Branch Registration Division (7505P)
Enclosure: Copy of Label Stamped "Accepted" IG 2o\\ Uadar the Federal I Fungieids,and registered under , . .*\ Manufacturing Grade EPA to. No - For the formulation of insecticides/fungicides/algaecides
Active ingredient: ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate 100% Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters unless in accordance with Uie requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPOES) permit and the permitting authority has been nolified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent [Boric Oxide (B203) equivalent 36.5%] containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA. EPA Reg. No. 1624-124 EPA Est. 1624-CA-2 DIRECTIONS FOR USE it is a violation of Federal taw to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN This product is a soluble inorganic powder for formulating into certain end-use products: DANGER insecticides/fungicides for wood treatment; insecticides for mop, spot, and crack and crevice treatment in residential, industrial, institutional and commercial buildings; algaecides for water treatment in swimming NOT FOR FOOD OR DRUG USE pools and spas and recirculating cooling water systems. This product shall not be used to formulate or repackage a registered product for use in any FIRST AID broadcast carpet, rug or upholstery application. Formulators and repackages are responsible (or In case of emergency: Call the 24 hour medical emergency number (see below), a Poison Control Center or obtaining their own registrations. doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling or going (or treatment. If in eyes: Hold (he eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact STORAGE AND DISPOSAL lenses, if present, after the lust 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. II swallowed: Call the emergency number listed below or a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to Pesticide Storage: Store in a dry place. Do not store where children or animals may gain access. do so by a Poison Control Center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an II on skin or clothing: Take ofl contaminated clothing. Rinse the skin immediately with plenty of water approved waste disposal facility. lor 15-20 minutes. If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Dp not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag artificial respiration, preferably moutli-to-mouth, if possible. into application equipment. Then offer tor recycling, it available, or dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Note to Physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
Notice: Neither manufacturer nor seller shall be liable in respect lo any injury or damages suffered by reason oi the PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS use of this product tor a purpose not indicated by Ihe label, or when used conlrary lo Ihe directions or inslniclions HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS hcrcon, nor with respect to breach ol any warranty not expressly specifier! herein. Buyer accepts Ihls malcnal subject DANGER. Causes severe eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. to these terms, and assumes full risk ot usage and handling except wlisn used or handled In accordance with this label. Wear goggles or lace shield (safety glasses) and rubber gloves when handling. Wash thoroughly with soap O199B U.S. Bora Ire. and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Manufactured by Supplied by Emergency Phone Number U.S. Borax Inc. U.S. Borax Inc. U.S. toll-free Number (24 Hr) 55.1 Ib net contents 14486 Borax Road •S1 (1)303 713 5000 B- (1):866:786 3439 Boron, CA 93516-2000, USA Rio Tinto Minerals Asia Pte Ltd Non toll-free Number (24 Hr) (25 kg net) S" (1)760 762 7000 ^,..(65) 64646000
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