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
2020-01-03
Product name
Borax Decahydrate NF
Product Synonyms
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate
CAS No.
1303-96-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For manufacturing processing and repackaging NOT FOR INTERNAL USE Borax Decahydrate NF shall not be used in food or pesticides 1.4
supplier name
Rio Tinto Minerals Asia Pte Ltd
Manufacturer Name
Borax Français S.A.S
Emergency telephone
APAC +65 3158 1074 (24-Hr Non toll-free number) (Rio Tinto Borates
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Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Minerals Asia Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rtb.sds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H319, H360FD
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Classified as toxic for reproduction (Repr. 1B; H360FD) and as an eye irritant (Eye Irritant. 2A; H319). The products listed above are produced in Europe and classification complies with the EU CLP. U.S. Borax Borax Decahydrate products produced in the USA have been GHS self-classified as Cat 2 in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions. Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation Category 2A Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 5 GHS label elements, including pictogram or symbol, signal word, hazard and precautionary statements
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280: Wear eye protection. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation. Other hazards which do not result in classification (e.g. dust explosion hazard): None
