Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1303-96-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
Concentration
>99.4
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-01
Product name
Borax Decahydrate NF, Borax Decahydrate SQ
Product Synonyms
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate, Disodium tetraborate decahydrate, Borax decahydrate, Borax 10 Mol, Specialty Products National Formulary (NF), Special Quality (SQ)
Chemical name
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate
CAS No.
1303-96-4
supplier name
U.S. Borax Inc
Emergency telephone
(1) 866 928 0789, (1) 215 207 0061
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
U.S. Borax Inc
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)
H319, H360FD
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008): Classified as toxic for reproduction (Repr. 1B; H360FD) and as an eye irritant (Eye Irrit. 2; H319). The products listed above are produced and packed in Europe and the classification complies with the EU CLP mandatory classification for sodium borates as they are transported within the EU before they are exported. Safety Data Sheets and labels for the products listed above comply with the EU CLP regardless of their ship-to country.
