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EC/CAS
12179-04-3
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Concentration
<=100%
EC/CAS
1330-43-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2024-08-22
Product name
Borax Pentahydrate
Product Synonyms
Boric acid, disodium salt [CAS
Chemical name
Disodium tetraborate, pentahydrate
CAS No.
1330-43-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Ceramics; Detergent; Borosilicate glass; Insulation fiberglass
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GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H319, H361d
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 5 Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Pictograms
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H303 May be harmful if swallowed H319 Causes serious eye irritation H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
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. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015
HSNO Classifications
Health 6.4A Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.8B Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Pictograms Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
