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Product Name: Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate
Synonyms: Borax, Borax Decahydrate
Chemical Formula: Na₂B₄O₇ · 10H₂O
CAS Number: 1303-96-4
Manufacturer Information: Listed on packaging or supplier documentation
Use: Cleaning agents, detergents, buffers, laboratory reagent, metallurgy, pest control, glass and ceramics manufacturing
GHS Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), Reproductive toxicity (Category 2)
Label Elements: Warning symbol, hazard statement for irritation and reproductive risk
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gear, avoid contact with eyes or prolonged skin contact, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes
Main Component: Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate
Purity/Concentration: Over 99% pure
Ingredient List: Na₂B₄O₇ · 10H₂O
Impurities: Trace minerals possibly present, batch dependent
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, flush for at least 15 minutes, lift eyelids, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, check for persistent irritation
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, monitor for respiratory issues, get medical help if symptoms show
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, give water to drink if person is conscious, seek medical advice right away
Symptoms: Burning eyes, dryness or cracking skin, coughing, stomach upset after ingestion
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam
Special Hazards: Not flammable, may emit toxic fumes of sodium oxides and boron compounds if heated above decomposition
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Hazardous Combustion Products: Sodium oxides, boron oxides, water vapor
Precautions: Prevent runoff into drains, stay upwind and avoid breathing vapors in case of fire nearby
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation, ventilate area, use personal protective equipment like gloves and goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release into waterways, take care to avoid contamination of soil or drains
Methods for Clean-Up: Sweep up, shovel material into containers for disposal, clean spill area with water
Disposal: Collect in suitable containers, follow local, regional, and national regulations for disposal
Decontamination: Wash area thoroughly after clean-up, avoid creating airborne dust during collection
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, minimize dust generation and accumulation, avoid inhaling dust or vapors, wash thoroughly after use
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed container, keep away from incompatible materials like strong acids, limit exposure to moisture, store in a cool and dry place
Hygiene: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas where substance is handled or stored, handle with clean hands and equipment
Segregation: Keep separate from food and drink, separate from incompatible chemicals
Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 2 mg/m³ (inhalable fraction, as borate - ACGIH)
Engineering Controls: Provide adequate ventilation, use local exhaust to control in high-use areas
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator recommended in dusty or poorly ventilated areas
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves made of rubber, nitrile, or PVC
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses or goggles, apply face shield for bulk handling
Other Protection: Wear lab coat or apron to protect skin and clothing, emergency eyewash and safety shower nearby
Environmental Controls: Prevent release into environment, manage effluents properly
Appearance: White crystalline granules or powder
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point: 75°C (decomposes, loses water of crystallization)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility: Soluble in water, more soluble in hot water
Density: 1.73 g/cm³
pH: 9.3 (1% solution in water)
Vapor Pressure: Not significant at room temperature
Molecular Weight: 381.37 g/mol
Other: Efflorescent in air, loses water on heating
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and use conditions
Reactivity: Inert with most chemicals at room temperature, reacts with strong acids releasing boric acid
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, mixing with incompatible materials such as acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sodium oxides, boron oxides
Polymerization: Will not occur
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong acids, strong reducing agents
Acute Toxicity (Oral): LD50 (rat) = 2,660 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: Reproductive and developmental toxicity suspected, no clear evidence of carcinogenicity
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eye
Symptoms: Eye irritation, skin dryness or cracking, cough, gastrointestinal discomfort
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, possibly reproductive organs
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing skin, eye, or respiratory disorders
Sensitization: Not expected from normal handling
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms at high concentrations
Mobility: Soluble in water, may leach into groundwater
Persistence: Does not degrade rapidly in environment
Bioaccumulation: Not expected in aquatic or terrestrial organisms
Soil: Overuse in soil can upset nutrient balance, especially in sensitive crops
Water: Large discharges may harm aquatic plants and animals, avoid contamination of streams or water bodies
Waste Generation: Collect and place in sealed containers
Disposal Method: Follow local and national government requirements
Do Not: Dispose into environment, waterways, or household waste
Special Instructions: Small quantities may go to landfill under local rules, large quantities require licensed facilities
Container Handling: Empty containers retain residue, treat as hazardous, clean before recycling or disposal
UN Number: Not regulated under most national and international transport rules
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for transport
Packing Group: None assigned
Label Requirements: Standard precautionary labelling
Special Transportation Info: Prevent container damage or leakage, avoid mixing with incompatible goods during shipping, check for region-specific rules
TSCA Status (US): Listed on Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
WHMIS (Canada): D2A (very toxic, reproductive risk)
OSHA: Considered hazardous per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
EU REACH: Registered, subject to restrictions for reproductive toxicity
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under Sections 302, 304, or 313
Other Local/Regional: Check variations or restrictions for industrial and environmental applications based on city, state, or country
