General Information
Revision date
2016-05-05
Product name
Sodium Metaborate 8-mol
Product Synonyms
Sodium metaborate tetrahydrate
Chemical name
Sodium metaborate tetrahydrate
CAS No.
10555-76-7
REACH No
01-2119516444-44-0003
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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H319, H361d
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Classified as toxic for reproduction (Repr. 2; H361d) and as an eye irritant (Eye irrit. 2 H319). Sodium metaborate tetrahydrate has a specific concentration limit of ≥ 12.3% for toxic to reproduction classification.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Directive 67/548/EEC) Classified as an eye irritant Xi; R36 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)
Hazard statements
H361d: Suspected of damaging 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.
2.3 Other hazards
H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
