Sodium Borate Decahydrate

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Sodium Borate, Decahydrate
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Sodium borate, decahydrate
Catalog Numbers:
LC22955
Synonyms:
Borax; Sodium tetraborate decahydrate; Disodium tetraborate decahydrate.
Company Identification:
LabChem Inc
200 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Company Phone Number:
(412) 826-5230
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
Section 2 Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#
1303-96-4
Chemical Name:
Sodium tetraborate, decahydrate
Percent
100
Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
Appearance: White solid.

Danger! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May impair fertility. May cause harm to
the unborn child.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Human fatalities have been reported from acute
poisoning.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure may cause reproductive disorders and teratogenic effects.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, thermal decomposition or
combustion may generate irritating and highly toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution
water may cause pollution.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:
Not applicable
Flash Point:
Not applicable
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
Explosion Limits:
Lower: n/a
Upper: n/a
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, and then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Avoid generating dusty conditions.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety
shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits:
Chemical Name:
Sodium tetraborate,
decahydrate
ACGIH
NIOSH
none listed
none listed
OSHA
none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs:

Sodium tetraborate, decahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and
face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.
Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are
exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State:
Color:
Odor:
pH:
Vapor Pressure:
Vapor Density:
Evaporation Rate:
Viscosity:
Boiling Point:
Freezing/Melting Point:
Solid
White
None reported
9.5 (5% sol.)
Not available
Not available
Not applicable
Not available
1575C
741C
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Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Not available
Soluble in water
1.73 (water=1)
B4Na2O7.10H2O
381.36
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Alkaloid salts, metallic salts, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of boron.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS:
CAS# 1303-96-4: VZ2275000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1303-96-4:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2660 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1303-96-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or California Proposition 65.
Epidemiology:
No information found.
Teratogenicity:
Developmental effects were observed in mice, rats and rabbits after oral administration of boric
acid. However, these effects were considered secondary to maternal toxicity (increased liver and
kidney weight).
Reproductive:
Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals. Boric acid has selectively
damaged the testes, sperm production and fertility in rats and dogs.
Mutagenicity:
Neurotoxicity:
Section 12 - Ecological Information

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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information

Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
US DOT
Not regulated
Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US Federal
TSCA:
CAS# 1303-96-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ):
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
CERCLA/SARA Section 313:
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
US State
State Right to Know:

CAS# 1303-96-4 is not present on state lists from California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts, or New Jersey.
California Regulations:
None.
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL:
CAS# 1303-96-4 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List:
CAS# 1303-96-4 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Other Information

MSDS Creation Date: November 14, 2007
Revision Date: October 12, 2009
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty, express or implied,
is made and LabChem Inc. assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user must determine suitability of this
information for his application.
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ISO9001:2000 Certified

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 2 Composition, Information on Ingredients

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: White solid.

Potential Health Effects

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

OSHA Vacated PELs:

Personal Protective Equipment

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 14 - Transport Information

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

State Right to Know:

Section 16 - Other Information

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