Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-540-4/1303-96-4
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
Concentration
>99.4
General Information
Revision date
2025-10-23
Product name
Borax Decahydrate NF
Product Synonyms
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate
Chemical name
Disodium tetraborate decahydrate
CAS No.
1303-96-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Shall be used for excipient use only
supplier name
U.S. Borax Inc
Emergency telephone
+1 (760) 762 7000, +65 6679 9316, +33 3 28 29 28 30, +65 3158 1074, +1 866 928 0789, +1 215 207 0061
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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)
H303, H319, H360D, H360F
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION - Category 1B
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
General : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Prevention
Wear eye protection.
Response
IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 substance or mixture SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION - Category 1B
