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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Borax decahydrate)
According to the REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 No. 1577, as amended.
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Product name Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Borax decahydrate)
Product number 37358764
Synonyms; trade names disodium tetraborate decahydrate, borax decahydrate
CAS number 1303-96-4
EU index number 005-011-01-1
EC number 603-411-9
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses For research purposes only.
Uses advised against Not suitable for human consumption or veterinary purposes.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Molekula Ltd.
Lingfield Way,
Darlington,
DL1 4XX,
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 3302000333
[email protected]1.4. Emergency telephone number
+44 (0) 7769276927
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (SI 2019 No. 720)
Physical hazards Not Classified
Health hazards Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Repr. 1B - H360FD
Environmental hazards Not Classified
2.2. Label elements
EC number 603-411-9
Hazard pictograms
Signal word Danger
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Hazard statements H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
Precautionary statements P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.
2.3. Other hazards
This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current UK criteria.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substances
Product name Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Borax decahydrate)
EU index number 005-011-01-1
CAS number 1303-96-4
EC number 603-411-9
Chemical formula Na2B4O7 · 10H2O
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
General information Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Show this Safety Data Sheet to the medical
personnel.
Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. Get medical attention if symptoms
are severe or persist.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Do not
induce vomiting unless under the direction of medical personnel.
Skin contact Rinse with water.
Eye contact Rinse with water. Do not rub eye. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart.
Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Protection of first aiders First aid personnel should wear appropriate protective equipment during any rescue.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
General information The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration and the
length of exposure.
Inhalation A single exposure may cause the following adverse effects: Temporary irritation.
Ingestion May cause discomfort if swallowed.
Skin contact Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin.
Eye contact Irritating to eyes.
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4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Use fire-
extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards None known.
Hazardous combustion Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances:
products Harmful gases or vapours.
Oxides of:
Boron.
Sodium oxides
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Protective actions during Avoid breathing fire gases or vapours. Evacuate area. Keep upwind to avoid inhalation of
firefighting gases, vapours, fumes and smoke. Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Cool
containers exposed to heat with water spray and remove them from the fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out.
Control run-off water by containing and keeping it out of sewers and watercourses. If risk of
water pollution occurs, notify appropriate authorities.
Special protective equipment Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective
for firefighters clothing. Firefighter's clothing will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. No action shall be
taken without appropriate training or involving any personal risk. Do not touch or walk into
spilled material.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions Avoid discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground. Avoid discharge to the
aquatic environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Clear up spills
immediately and dispose of waste safely. Collect spillage with a shovel and broom, or similar
and reuse, if possible. Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal
securely. Flush contaminated area with plenty of water. Wash thoroughly after dealing with a
spillage. For waste disposal, see Section 13.
6.4. Reference to other sections
Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. See Section 11 for additional information on health
hazards. See Section 12 for additional information on ecological hazards. For waste disposal,
see Section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
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7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Usage precautions Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wear protective clothing as described in
Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. May damage fertility. May damage the unborn
child. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not work with this product if there is any risk of
exposure. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not
handle broken packages without protective equipment. Do not reuse empty containers.
Advice on general Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash
occupational hygiene contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage precautions Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Store locked up. Keep only in the
original container. Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep
containers upright. Protect containers from damage.
Storage class Chemical storage.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/Personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
STEL:
TWA:
8.2. Exposure controls
Protective equipment
Appropriate engineering Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Ensure the ventilation system is
controls regularly maintained and tested. Good general ventilation should be adequate to control
worker exposure to airborne contaminants. Observe any occupational exposure limits for the
product or ingredients.
Eye/face protection Wear tight-fitting, chemical splash goggles or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-
face respirator may be required instead.
Hand protection Wear protective gloves. The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the
glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information about the breakthrough time of the
glove material. To protect hands from chemicals, wear gloves that are proven to be
impervious to the chemical and resist degradation. Considering the data specified by the
glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are retaining their protective properties
and change them as soon as any deterioration is detected. Frequent changes are
recommended.
Other skin and body Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.
protection
Hygiene measures Wash after use and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Do not eat, drink or smoke
when using this product.
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Respiratory protection Ensure all respiratory protective equipment is suitable for its intended use and is ‘UKCA’-
marked. Check that the respirator fits tightly and the filter is changed regularly. Gas and
combination filter cartridges suitable for intended use should be used. Full face mask
respirators with replaceable filter cartridges suitable for intended use should be used. Half
mask and quarter mask respirators with replaceable filter cartridges suitable for intended use
should be used.
Environmental exposure Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Emissions from ventilation or work process
controls equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental
protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to
the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Powder.
Colour White. Off-white.
Odour Not known.
Odour threshold No information available.
pH Aqueous solutions are basic.
Melting point No information available.
Initial boiling point and range 320°C
Flash point No information available.
Evaporation rate No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas) No information available.
Upper/lower flammability or No information available.
explosive limits
Vapour pressure 0.213 hPa @ 20°C
Vapour density No information available.
Relative density 1.73
Bulk density 750 kg/m³
Solubility(ies) 38.1 g/l @ 20°C
Partition coefficient No information available.
Auto-ignition temperature No information available.
Decomposition Temperature No information available.
9.2. Other information
Molecular weight 381.37
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity See the other subsections of this section for further details.
10.2. Chemical stability
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Stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended. Stable under the
prescribed storage conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Possibility of hazardous Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidising agents. Acids. Metallic salts
reactions
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid There are no known conditions that are likely to result in a hazardous situation.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents. Acids. Metallic salts
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended.
products Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances:
Harmful gases or vapours.
Oxides of:
Boron.
Sodium.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity - oral
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity - dermal
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity - inhalation
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Serious eye damage/irritation
Summary Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory sensitisation
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Skin sensitisation
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
IARC carcinogenicity None of the ingredients are listed or exempt.
Reproductive toxicity
Summary May damage the unborn child. May damage fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
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Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard
Summary Not relevant. Solid.
General information Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. May damage fertility. The severity of the
symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration and the length of exposure.
Inhalation A single exposure may cause the following adverse effects: Temporary irritation.
Ingestion May cause discomfort if swallowed.
Skin contact Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin.
Eye contact Irritating to eyes.
Route of exposure Ingestion Inhalation Skin and/or eye contact
Target organs No specific target organs known.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Ecotoxicity Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. However, large or frequent spills may have
hazardous effects on the environment.
12.1. Toxicity
Acute aquatic toxicity
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Summary Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Persistence and degradability The degradability of the product is not known.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential No data available on bioaccumulation.
Partition coefficient No information available.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility No data available.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
12.6. Other adverse effects
Other adverse effects None known.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
General information The generation of waste should be minimised or avoided wherever possible. Reuse or recycle
products wherever possible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe
way. When handling waste, the safety precautions applying to handling of the product should
be considered. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been
thoroughly cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product
residues and hence be potentially hazardous.
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Disposal methods Do not empty into drains. Dispose of surplus products and those that cannot be recycled via a
licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste, residues, empty containers, discarded work
clothes and contaminated cleaning materials should be collected in designated containers,
labelled with their contents. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is
not feasible.
SECTION 14: Transport information
General The product is not covered by international regulations on the transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
14.1. UN number
Not applicable.
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Not applicable.
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
No transport warning sign required.
14.4. Packing group
Not applicable.
14.5. Environmental hazards
Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant
No.
14.6. Special precautions for user
Not applicable.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
and the IBC Code
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulations Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (as amended).
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment
Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 1348) (as amended) ["CDG 2009"].
EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits.
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
No chemical safety assessment has been carried out.
Inventories
EU - EINECS/ELINCS
None of the ingredients are listed or exempt.
SECTION 16: Other information
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Abbreviations and acronyms ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
used in the safety data sheet Road.
ADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Inland Waterways.
RID: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail.
IATA: International Air Transport Association.
ICAO: Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods.
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service.
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate.
LC50: Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population.
LD50: Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose).
EC₅₀: 50% of maximal Effective Concentration.
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance.
vPvB: Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative.
Classification abbreviations Eye Irrit. = Eye irritation
and acronyms Repr. = Reproductive toxicity
Classification procedures Eye Irrit. 2 - H319: Repr. 1B - H360FD: : Expert judgement.
according to SI 2019 No. 720
Training advice Only trained personnel should use this material.
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SDS number 1965
Hazard statements in full H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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