Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1303-96-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
Concentration
BORAX
General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2015-05-12
Product name
SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE, REAGENT (ACS)
Product Synonyms
BORAX * SODIUM BORATE
CAS No.
1303-96-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H312, H315, H319, H330, H360D, H360F
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H312
Harmful in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity (fertility, the unborn Category 1B child)
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May damage the unborn child. May damage fertility.
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Not available. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity (fertility, the unborn Category 1B child) Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
