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SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE
ICSC: 0567
Peer-Review Status: 04.09.1997 Validated
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate
Sodium pyroborate decahydrate
Borax 
CAS #: 1303-96-4 RTECS #: VZ2275000
EINECS #: 215-540-4
 		    Formula: B4O7Na2. 10H2O
Molecular mass: 381.4

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!   
Inhalation Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Nosebleeds.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. 
Skin Dry skin. Redness. Pain.  Protective gloves.  First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Convulsions.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from acids. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
The substance is a weak base. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 2 mg/m³ as TWA; 6 mg/m³ as STEL; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2005). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Ingestion could cause effects on the central nervous system, kidneys and liver. The effects may be delayed. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 320°C
Melting point: 75°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 5.1   		The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Jaikin, Pyrobor, Three Elephant, V-Bor are trade names.
Card has been partially updated in November 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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