Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
12179-04-3
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
215-540-4
Name of the chemical
Tetrabordinatriumheptaoxid, Hydrat Dinatriumtetraborat, wasserfrei Orthoborsäure, Natriumsalz Dinatriumtetraboratdecahydrat Dinatriumtetraboratpentahydrat
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-05-04
Product name
Neobor
Product Synonyms
Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate Borax 5 Mol, Borax pentahydrate
Chemical name
Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate
CAS No.
12179-04-3
REACH No
01-2119490790-32-0000
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
or mixture and uses advised against
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Company Information
company name
Borax Europe Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rtm.msds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H319, H360FD
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Classified as toxic for reproduction (Repr. 1B; H360FD) and as an eye irritant (Eye Irrit. 2; H319). Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate has a specific concentration limit of ≥ 6.5% for toxic for reproduction classification and ≥ 10% for eye irritant classification.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Directive 67/548/EEC) Classified as toxic for reproduction (Repr. Cat 2; R60-61) and as an eye irritant (Xi; R36). Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate has a specific concentration limit of ≥ 6.5% for toxic for reproduction classification and ≥ 20% for eye irritant classification. Refer to Section 16 for the full text of Hazard Statements and R-phrases mentioned above.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
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 P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.
Additional information
Restricted to professional users.
2.3 Other hazards
H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
