MSDS Number: S3720
Synonyms: Sodium borate decaHydrate; borax; Sodium pyroborate
CAS No.: 1330-43-4 (Anhydrous) 1303-96-4 (decaHydrate)
Molecular Weight: 381.37
Chemical Formula: Na2b4o7 . 10H2o
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
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WARNING! Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Health Rating: 2 - moderate
Flammability Rating: 0 - none
Reactivity Rating: 0 - none
Contact Rating: 1 - slight
Lab Protective Equip: goggles; lab coat
Storage Color Code: Orange (general storage)
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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscular spasms, dullness, lethargy, circulatory depression, central nervous system depression, shock, kidney damage, coma, and death. Estimated lethal dose 15 to 20 grams.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May be absorbed through the skin with possible systemic effects.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated ingestion or skin absorption may cause anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, mild diarrhea, skin rash, convulsions, and anemia.
Aggravation of pre-existing conditions: No information found.
Inhalation: 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: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
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Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: 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 facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in 8.
Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- NIOSH recommended exposure limit (rel): 1 mg/m3 (twa)
- ACGIH threshold limit value (TLV): 5 mg/m3 (twa)
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. Please refer to the ACGIH document, industrial ventilation, a manual of recommended practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal respirators (NIOSH approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece respirator with dust/mist filter may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. Warning: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
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.
Appearance: White, gray, bluish or greenish white streaked crystals.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 6g/100g water.
Density: 1.73
pH: Alkaline
% volatiles by volume @ 21c (70f): 0
Boiling Point: 320c (608f) loses water
Melting Point: 75c (167f)
Vapor Density (air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (buac=1): No information found.
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.
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| Cancer Lists |
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NTP Carcinogen |
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IARC Category |
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Borates, Tetra,
Sodium Salts
(Anhydrous)
(1330-43-4) |
No |
No |
None |
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Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
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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. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
| Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1 |
Ingredient
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TSCA |
EC |
Japan |
Australia |
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Borates, Tetra, Sodium Salts (Anhydrous)
(1330-43-4) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2 (Canada) |
Ingredient
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Korea |
DSL |
NDSL |
Phil. |
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Borates, Tetra, Sodium Salts (Anhydrous)
(1330-43-4) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1 |
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Ingredient
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TPQ |
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Borates, Tetra, Sodium Salts (Anhydrous)
(1330-43-4) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2 |
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Ingredient
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CERCLA |
261.33 |
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Borates, Tetra, Sodium Salts (Anhydrous)
(1330-43-4) |
No |
No |
No |
Chemical Weapons Convention: no
TSCA 12(b): No
CDTA: No
SARA 311/312:
Acute: Yes
Chronic: Yes
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactivity: no (pure / liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: s5
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the controlled products regulations (cpr) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the cpr.
NFPA Ratings:
- Health: 1
- Flammability: 0
- Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning: WARNING! Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Label Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all CASes, get medical attention.
Product Use: Laboratory reagent.
Revision Information: MSDS section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 1.
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