International Chemical Safety Cards
SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE ICSC: 0567
SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate
Sodium pyroborate decahydrate
Borax
B4O7Na2.10H2O
Molecular mass: 381.4
CAS # 1303-96-4
RTECS # VZ2275000
ICSC # 0567
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/ FIRST AID/
HAZARD/ PREVENTION
SYMPTOMS FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE
Not combustible. In case of fire in the
FIRE surroundings: all extinguishing
agents allowed.
EXPLOSION
PREVENT DISPERSION OF
EXPOSURE DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF
(PREGNANT) WOMEN!
Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest. Half-upright
throat. Nose bleeds. protection. position. Artificial respiration if
INHALATION
indicated.
Dry skin. Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. First rinse with plenty of water,
then remove contaminated
SKIN
clothes and rinse again.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water
combination with breathing for several minutes (remove
EYES
protection if powder. contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. work. attention.
INGESTION
Weakness. Convulsions.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; Separated from acids.
if appropriate, moisten first to prevent
dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then
remove to safe place (extra personal
protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful
particles).
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the
ICSC: 0567 Commission of the European Communities 漏 IPCS CEC 1993
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SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE ICSC: 0567
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
I WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE The substance can be absorbed into the body by
POWDER. inhalation and by ingestion.
M
PHYSICAL DANGERS: INHALATION RISK:
P Evaporation at 20掳C is negligible; a harmful
concentration of airborne particles can, however,
O be reached quickly when dispersed.
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance is a weak base.
R EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
T respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects
(OELs):
on the central nervous system, kidneys and liver,
TLV: 5 ppm; mg/m3 (ACGIH 1996).
A when ingested. The effects may be delayed.
N EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE:
T Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may
cause dermatitis. Animal tests show that this
substance possibly causes toxic effects upon
human reproduction.
D
A
T
A
Boiling point: 320掳C Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
PHYSICAL
Melting point: 75掳C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20掳C: 5.1
PROPERTIES
ENVIRONMENTAL The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
DATA
NOTES
Jaikin, Pyrobor, Three Elephant, V-Bor are trade names.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ICSC: 0567 SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE
漏 IPCS, CEC, 1993
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