Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1303-96-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-08-05
Product name
Searles Borax (Boron)
CAS No.
1303-96-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Addition of boron in boron deficient soils
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
J.C. & A.T. Searle Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
SUSMP Classification
S5
ADG classification
None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code
UN Number
None allocated
Signal word
WARNING
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P353: Rinse skin or shower with water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378 In case of fire Not Combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials
Storage
P404: Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents and containers to landfill. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White crystals or powder. Odour: No odour.
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity The acute oral LD50 for sodium tetraborate was 2660 mg/kg in rats and 2,000 mg/kg in mice. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. In children, swallowing 5 to 10 grams of borax can cause shock and death.
