Sodium tetraborate decahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335, H360, H370, H372, H413

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Reproductive toxicity: Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(respiratory organs, nervous system)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term): Category 4 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315-Causes skin irritation H319-Causes serious eye irritation H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child H370-Causes damage to organs after single exposure H335-May cause respiratory irritation H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H413-May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.