Borax Decahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H360FD

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

CLP CLASSIFICATION

a. Harmonised classification provided in the 1st ATP to CLP (Regulation EC n°790/2009) Repr. Cat. 1B; H360FD Specific concentrations limits Repr. 1B; H360FD C ≥8.5% b. Self-classification based on the classification criteria provided in CLP Eye irrit. Cat. 2; H319 Specific concentrations limits: C ≥ 10,0 % Xi ; H319 2.1.2) Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC Repr. Cat. 2; R60-R61 Xi ; R36 Concentrations limits C ≥8.5% R;R60-61

Hazard statements

R60 ; R61; R36 H319: Causes serious eye irritation H360FD: May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

S45; S53; S26 P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280: Wear Protective gloves, eye protection P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313: If exposed or concerned GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION. P405: store locked up 2.2.2) According to REACH, Annex XVII Restricted to professional users.

Prevention

P201; P202; P281; P264; P280

Response

P308 + P313; P305+P351+P338; P337+P313

Storage

P405

Disposal

P501 2.1.3) Additional information For Full text of R-S phrases as well as Hazard Class/Statements and Precautionary Statements see section 16.

2.2 Label elements

2.2.1) Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP)

Signal word

DANGER

2.3 Other hazards

Emergency overview Borax decahydrate is a white odourless, powdered substance that is not flammable, combustible, or explosive, and has low acute oral and dermal toxicity.

Potential health effects

Inhalation is the most significant route of exposure in occupational and other settings. Dermal exposure is not usually a concern because borax decahydrate is poorly absorbed through intact skin. Inhalation Occasional mild irritation effects to nose and throat may occur from inhalation of borax decahydrate dusts at levels higher than 10 mg/m3. Eye contact Borax decahydrate is a serious eye irritant. Skin contact Borax decahydrate does not cause irritation to intact skin. Ingestion: Products containing borax decahydrate are not intended for ingestion. Borax decahydrate has low acute toxicity. Small amounts (e.g. a teaspoonful) swallowed accidentally are not likely to cause effects; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Reproductive/Developmental Animal ingestion studies in several species, at high doses, indicate that borates cause reproductive and developmental effects. A human study of occupational exposure to borate dust showed no adverse effect on reproduction. A recent epidemiological study and a peer reviewing report of the past epidemiological studies conducted in China did not show any negative effect of boron on human fertility (10,11). Potential ecological effects Large amounts of borax decahydrate can be harmful to plants and other species. Therefore, releases to the environment should be minimised. Signs and symptoms of exposure Symptoms of accidental over-exposure to borax decahydrate have been associated with ingestion or absorption through large areas of damaged skin. These may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, with delayed effects of skin redness and peeling (see section 11).