Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
2-6
General Information
Revision date
2022-10-16
Product name
Colemanite
Substance name
Colemanite
Product Synonyms
Calcium borate, di-calcium hexaborate pentahydrate
CAS No.
12291-65-5
REACH No
Exempted
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The product is used in industrial manufacturing, in
supplier name
CTM Potters Supplies
Emergency telephone
01865 407333
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CTM Potters Supplies
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
doncaster@ctmpottersservices.co.uk
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
67/548/CEE Classification of the substance
Potential health effects
The primary routes of exposure are inhalation, skin and eyes: Inhalation Occasional mild irritation effects to the nose and throat may occur from inhalation of borate dusts at levels greater than 10 mg/m3. Eye contact May irritate the eyes upon contact. Skin contact None known but may irritate the skin upon contact. Ingestion Colemanite is not intended for ingestion. Inorganic borate salts have low acute toxicity. Acute effects (short term) This product may cause mild irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision to the eyes, and may cause mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract irritation. It contains small amounts of orpiment and realgar (arsenic sulphides) as contaminant, which have low toxicity. Acute arsenic intoxication usually occur via ingestion, specifically arsenic trioxide, with homicidal or suicidal intent, although there have been reports of unusual cases resulting from occupational or environmental exposure. See section 8 for exposure controls.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1 Classification of the substance according to Regulation (EC) Nr. 1272/2008 [CLP] - 2.1.2 Classification of the substance according to Directive 67/548/CEE -
