Borates, tetra, sodium salts (Decahydrate)
|
CAS
1303-96-4
|
Na2B4O7 • 10H2O
|
RTECS
VZ2275000
|
Synonyms & Trade Names
Borax, Borax decahydrate, Sodium borate decahydrate, Sodium tetraborate decahydrate
|
DOT ID & Guide
|
Exposure
Limits
|
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3
|
|
OSHA PEL†: none
|
IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
|
Conversion
|
Physical Description
White, odorless, crystalline solid. [herbicide] [Note: Becomes anhydrous at 608°F.]
|
MW: 381.4
|
BP: 608°F
|
MLT: 167°F
|
Sol: 6%
|
VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
|
IP: NA
|
|
Sp.Gr: 1.73
|
Fl.P: NA
|
UEL: NA
|
LEL: NA
|
|
|
Noncombustible Solid (an inherent fire retardant).
|
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Zirconium, strong acids, metallic salts
|
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 0500; OSHA ID125G
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: Daily
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
|
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
|
Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
|
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
|
Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; dermatitis; epistaxis (nosebleed); cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty)
|
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
|
|
See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0567 |
