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SDS of Borax or Sodium Borate BP Ph Eur USP NF ACS Reagent IP Grade Manufacturers
CAS Number 1303-96-4 and CAS 1330-43-4
Borax or Sodium Borate BP Ph Eur USP NF ACS Reagent IP Grade Manufacturers.
Borax or Sodium Borate Decahydrate SDS, Safety Data Sheet
MSDS, Material Safety Data Sheet 29-Aug-22
1. Product Identification
Product Name & Other Names: Sodium borate decahydrate or borax or sodium pyroborate.
CAS No.: 1330-43-4 (Anhydrous) 1303-96-4 (Decahydrate)
EINECS EC Number: 215-540-4
Molecular Weight: 201.22 or 381.37
Chemical Formula: Na2B4O7 or Na2B4O7.10H2O
Relevant uses and uses advised against (if any): Laboratory Chemicals and Industrial Manufacturing Use.
Supplier: As per letterhead.
2. Hazards Identification
GHS, Globally Harmonized System Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A, H319
Reproductive toxicity Category 1A, 1B, H360
Labeling according to GHS & Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
GHS Label Elements  Health Hazard |
Signal Words: Danger
Hazard Statements:
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statements:
P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P264: Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention.
P308+313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Product Name & Other Names: Sodium borate decahydrate or borax or sodium pyroborate.
CAS No.: 1330-43-4 (Anhydrous) 1303-96-4 (Decahydrate)
EINECS EC Number: 215-540-4
4. First Aid Measures
Always seek medical attention after first aid measures are provided.
Inhalation: If Sodium Borate or Borax is inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. At high temperatures under fire conditions, it may produce toxic or irritating fumes. Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing method according to the surrounding situation is used.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Restrict unprotected personnel from the area. Prevent any contact with hot surfaces. Do not approach facing the wind. Do not touch the spilled material.
Environmental precautions: Do not let the product enter drains, soil, or water sources.
Methods and materials used for containment Cleanup procedures and Storage: Contain spilled material. Cover with an inert, non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite). Vacuum or sweep-up and remove to an approved disposal container.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling: Apply according to good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices. Ensure proper ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not drink, eat, or smoke while handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Minimize dust generation. Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Prevent any contact with hot surfaces.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool, dry, and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in tightly closed original container. Keep air contact to a minimum. Store protected from heat, sparks and ignition sources and incompatible materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust/mist/vapor. Do not store with incompatible materials like acids, alkaloids, and metallic salts.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (1303-96-4)
USA ACGIH, ACGIH TWA (mg/m³), 2 mg/m³
USA ACGIH, ACGIH STEL (mg/m³), 6 mg/m³
Sodium borate USA (OSHA) TWA 10 mg/m3
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a full face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn for up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids. glycerin, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures: Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands after handling.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: White, gray, bluish or greenish white streaked crystals.
Odor: Borax is odorless.
Odor threshold: Not available.
pH: Alkaline
Relative density: Not available.
Boiling Point: 320C (608F) Loses water
Melting Point: 75C (167F)
Flash point: Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not available.
Decomposition temperature: Not available.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: Not available.
Vapor pressure: Not available.
Vapor density: Not available.
Evaporation rate: Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas): Not available.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not available.
Solubility: 6g/100g water.
Viscosity: Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic gases and vapors may be released if involved in a fire.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Acids, alkaloids, and metallic salts.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Hydrate: Oral rat LD50: 2660 mg/kg.
Investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
Investigated as a reproductive effector.
Carcinogenic Effects: Not a reported carcinogen by IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA.
12. Ecological Information
Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Limanda: 74 mg/l - 96 h, EC50 Daphnia: 1085 mg/l
Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater.
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
14. Transport Information
DOT USA, TDG Canada & ADR/RID Europe: Not regulated.
IMDG/IMO: Not regulated.
IATA/ICAO: Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
USA:
SARA 311/312: Chronic Health Hazard. See section 2.
California Prop. 65 Components: This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.
16. Other Information
DISCLAIMER: The information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented in good faith and believed correct as of the date hereof. It is compiled from various sources and it is not necessarily all inclusive nor fully adequate in every circumstance. In addition, these suggestions should not be confused with nor followed in violation of applicable laws, regulations, rules or insurance requirements applicable. This MSDS sheet is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.
Borax or Sodium Borate BP Ph Eur USP NF IP ACS AR Analytical Reagent Grade Manufacturers:
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TEL: 91-22-23728264. Gujarat & Mumbai India.
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