Superiority:

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to the UN GHS revision 10

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: July 15, 2019

Revision Date: July 15, 2019

SECTION 1: Identification

1.1GHS Product identifier

Product name	Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O)

1.2Other means of identification

Product number	-
Other names	Sodium tetraborate decahydrate;neobor;BoraxAr

1.3Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses	Industrial and scientific research use.
Uses advised against	no data available

1.4Supplier's details

Company	chemicalbook
Address	507, building 1, Huihuang international, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Telephone	86-10-69703845

1.5Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number	13121892008
Service hours	Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statement(s)	H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention	none
Response	none
Storage	none
Disposal	none

2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1Substances

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number	Concentration
Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O)	Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O)	1303-96-4	603-411-9	100%

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1Description of necessary first-aid measures

If inhaled

Fresh air, rest.

Following skin contact

Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.

Following eye contact

Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).

Following ingestion

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

no data available

4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

no data available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1Suitable extinguishing media

Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol-resistant foam.

5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Not combustible.

5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters

In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

6.2Environmental precautions

Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Well closed. Dry.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

TLV: (inhalable fraction): 2 mg/m3, as TWA; 6 mg/m3 as STEL; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2Appropriate engineering controls

Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.

8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.

Skin protection

Protective gloves. Protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

Use local exhaust or breathing protection.

Thermal hazards

no data available

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics

Physical state	Solid. Crystalline.
Colour	White.
Odour	no data available
Melting point/freezing point	> 1 000 °C.
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range	1 575 °C.
Flammability	no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit	no data available
Flash point	no data available
Auto-ignition temperature	Remarks:No change in appearance was noted, but the test substance was reduced slightly in size. It should be classified as not a self-heating substance.
Decomposition temperature	no data available
pH	no data available
Kinematic viscosity	no data available
Solubility	In water: 49.74 g/L. Temperature:20 °C. pH:9.69..Methanol.;Ethylene glycol.;Formamide.
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water	log Pow = -1.53. Temperature:22 °C.
Vapour pressure	0.213 kPa. Temperature:20 °C.
Density and/or relative density	2 354.4 kg/m³. Temperature:26 °C.
Relative vapour density	no data available
Particle characteristics	no data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1Reactivity

no data available

10.2Chemical stability

no data available

10.3Possibility of hazardous reactions

The solution in water is a weak base.

10.4Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

• Oral: LD50 - rat (male) - > 2 500 mg/kg bw.
• Inhalation: LC50 - rat (male/female) - > 2.04 mg/L air (nominal).
• Dermal: LD50 - rabbit (male/female) - > 2 000 mg/kg bw.

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and kidneys. This may result in impaired functions.

STOT-repeated exposure

Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the testes. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

Aspiration hazard

Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1Toxicity

• Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Pimephales promelas - 79.7 mg/L - 96 h.
• Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50 - other aquatic mollusc: Lampsilis siliquoidea (Fatmucket mussel) - 137 mg/L - 96 h. Remarks:(Microscopic inspection for movement of foot or cilia).
• Toxicity to algae: EC10 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (previous names: Raphidocelis subcapitata, Selenastrum capricornutum) - 24.5 mg/L - 3 d.
• Toxicity to microorganisms: EC50 - activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage - > 10 000 mg/L - 3 h. Remarks:Respiration rate.

12.2Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5Other adverse effects

no data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1UN Number

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.2UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.3Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.4Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.5Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: No

IMDG: No

IATA: No

14.6Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

no data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number
Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O)	Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O)	1303-96-4	603-411-9
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)			Not Listed.
EC Inventory			Not Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory			Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015			Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)			Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)			Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory			Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)			Listed.
Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL)			Listed.

SECTION 16: Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date	July 15, 2019
Revision Date	July 15, 2019

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