Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, DOT

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H361

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H303 May be harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P308 + P313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Emergency overview Etidot-67 is a white odorless, powder substance that is not flammable, combustible, or explosive, and has low acute oral and dermal toxicity.

Potential health effects

Inhalation is the most significant route of exposure in occupational and other settings. Dermal exposure is not usually a concern because Etidot-67 is poorly absorbed through intact skin. Inhalation Occasional mild irritation effects to nose and throat may occur from inhalation of Etidot-67 dusts at levels higher than 10 mg/m3. Eye contact Etidot-67 is non-irritating to eyes in normal industrial use. Skin contact Etidot-67 does not cause irritation to intact skin. Ingestion Products containing Etidot-67 are not intended for ingestion. Etidot-67 has low acute toxicity. Small amounts (e.g. a teaspoon) swallowed accidentally are not likely to cause effects; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Cancer Etidot-67 is not a known carcinogen. Reproductive/developmental Animal ingestion studies in several species, at high doses, indicate that borates cause reproductive and developmental effects. A human study of occupational exposure to borate dust showed no adverse effect on reproduction. A recent epidemiological study and a peer reviewing report of the past epidemiological studies conducted in China didn’t show any negative effect of boron on human fertility (10, 11). Target organs No target organ has been identified in humans. High dose animal ingestion studies indicate the testes are the target organs in male animals. Potential ecological effects Large amounts of Etidot-67 can be harmful to plants and other species. Therefore, the product should only be used as part of a balanced plant nutrition program preferably after soil and/or tissue analysis. Accidental releases to the environment should be minimized. Signs and symptoms of exposure Symptoms of accidental over-exposure to Etidot-67 have been associated with ingestion or absorption through large areas of damaged skin. These may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with delayed effects of skin redness and peeling (see section 11).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Reproductive toxicity (Category 2) H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Acute Oral (Category 5) H303 May be harmful if swallowed.