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Borates, tetra, sodium salts (Decahydrate) |
CAS 1303-96-4 | ||
Na2B4O7 • 10H2O |
RTECS VZ2275000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Borax, Borax decahydrate, Sodium borate decahydrate, Sodium tetraborate decahydrate |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3 | ||
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| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description White, odorless, crystalline solid. [herbicide] [Note: Becomes anhydrous at 608°F.] |
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MW: 381.4 |
BP: 608°F |
MLT: 167°F |
Sol: 6% |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 1.73 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid (an inherent fire retardant). | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Zirconium, strong acids, metallic salts |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 0500; OSHA ID125G See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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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 |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; dermatitis; epistaxis (nosebleed); cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty) | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0567 |