SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE | ICSC: 0567 (April 2014) |
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate Sodium tetraborate decahydrate Sodium pyroborate decahydrate Borax |
CAS #: 1303-96-4 |
EC Number: 215-540-4 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion | Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Headache. Weakness. Drowsiness. Convulsions. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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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. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Causes eye irritationMay damage fertility or the unborn child Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Well closed. Dry. | |
PACKAGING | |
SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE | ICSC: 0567 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
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Formula: B4O7Na2. 10H2O |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Inhalation risk
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (inhalable fraction): 2 mg/m3, as TWA; 6 mg/m3 as STEL; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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At 75 °C the substance loses crystal water. The anhydrous form has a melting point of 742 °C and decomposes at 1575 °C. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification R: 60-61; S: 53-45; Symbol: T |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations