Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-540-4/1303-96-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
Concentration
>99.4
General Information
Version
1.11
Revision date
2026-03-02
Product name
Borax Decahydrate - Technical
Product Synonyms
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate
Chemical name
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate
CAS No.
1303-96-4
REACH No
01-2119490790-32
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Refer to the table "Identified uses" below
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Reason Consumer uses Annex XVII - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles
Emergency telephone
+353 (0)1 809 2166, +44 (0) 1235 239 670
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Borax Europe Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rtb.sds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H360D, H360F, H360FD
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1272/2008] Classification of the substance or mixture
Product definition
Mono-constituent substance
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
General : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Prevention
Wear eye protection.
Response
IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.
Supplemental label elements
Not applicable.
Annex XVII - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles
Restricted to professional users.
Special packaging requirements
Containers to be fitted with child-resistant fastenings : Not applicable.
Tactile warning of danger
Not applicable.
2.3 Other hazards
Product meets the criteria PBT P B T vPvB vP vB
Other hazards which do not result in classification
May be harmful if swallowed.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product definition : Mono-constituent substance Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS] Eye Irrit. 2, H319 Repr. 1B, H360FD The product is classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 as amended. See Section 16 for the full text of the H statements declared above. See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
