Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1303-96-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
Concentration
4
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
1
General Information
Version
2.01
Revision date
2025-02-25
Product name
Hardness 5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as a laboratory reagent, Laboratory chemicals, Industrial (not for food or food contact use)
Manufacturer Name
LaMotte Company, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-3924, 813-248-0585
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
LaMotte Company, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Appearance Clear, colorless Physical state Liquid Odor Sulfur Rotten-egg like
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Keep out of reach of children.
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Unknown acute toxicity 7 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.