Chem Alert Report
SODIUM TETRABORATE.
Product Name
Ingredient Conc. CAS No.
SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE (BORAX) 100% 1303-96-4
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
Synonyms APS SODIUM TETRABORATE, BORAX, BORAX DECAHYDRATE, SODIUM BORATE, SODIUM TETRABORATE,
SODIUM TETRABORATE.
Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID
Odour ODOURLESS
Use(s) LABORATORY REAGENT, LABORATORY APPLICATIONS.
Supplier FRONINE LABORATORY SUPPLIES Ph: 02 9627 3600 Emerg. Ph: 13 11 26
Stock No. 461.
Poison Sched 5 Hazchem None Allocated UN No. None Allocated D.G Class None Allocated
Pkg Group None Allocated EPG None Allocated Sub/Tert Risk None Allocated
HEALTH HAZARDS
Health Hazard Low to moderate toxicity - irritant. Over exposure to dust should be avoided. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or
prolonged skin contact and dust generation or inhalation. Chronic over exposure to borates may cause skin rash,
Summary
bronchitis and kidney damage.
Eye Irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain, redness, conjunctivitis and possible corneal burns with
prolonged contact.
Inhalation Irritant. Over exposure may result in mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract irritation with breathing
difficulties and nasal inflammation - bleeding. Chronic exposure may cause bronchitis.
Skin Irritant. Contact may result in itching, pain, redness and skin rash. Toxic effects reported through skin absorption.
Ingestion Low to moderate toxicity. Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash and abdominal pain.
Ingestion of large quantities may cause kidney damage, however due to product form, ingestion is considered
unlikely.
PRECAUTIONS
Flammability Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists.
Reactivity Incompatible with acids (eg. nitric acid), oxidising agents, alkalis, fluorine, alkaloidal and metallic salts.
Ventilation Ensure adequate natural ventilation.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PPE Wear dust-proof goggles and PVC or rubber gloves. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is
likely, wear coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1 (Particulate) Respirator. At high dust levels,
wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with Class P3 (Particulate) filter or a Full-face Class P3 (Particulate)
respirator.
Colour
Rating
AMBER
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SODIUM TETRABORATE.
Product Name
FIRST AID
Eye Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the
Poisons Information Centre, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops. Launder clothing before reuse.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor.
SAFE HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, acids, alkalis, halogens, heat & ignition
sources and foodstuffs. Ensure product is adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not
in use.
Waste Disposal Dispose of to an approved landfill site. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
Transport Not regulated for transport purposes.
EMERGENCY
Spillage If spilt (bulk), contact emergency services if appropriate. Wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves, a Class P1
(Particulate) respirator (where an inhalation risk exists), coveralls and rubber boots. Clear area of all unprotected
personnel. Prevent spill entering drains or waterways. Collect and place in sealable containers for disposal or reuse.
Avoid generating dust.
Environment If released to water, borates may be taken up by plants with toxic effects. Borates are toxic to plants at low levels (eg
above 0.001 ppm for sodium borate, 0.5 ppm for boric acid). Calcium may precipitate out some of the borate, but this
process will not significantly reduce toxicity to plants. Borates may be toxic to fish above 3000 ppm.
Fire and Non flammable. If product is present in a fire, toxic gases may be evolved. Evacuate area and contact emergency
services. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self
Explosion
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby
storage areas.
Extinguishing Non flammable.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE Flash Point: NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point: 1575 C Melting Point: 62 C
Exposure Standard: 5 mg/m3 Sodium tetraborate decahydrate Evaporation Rate: NOT AVAILABLE
pH: 9.24 % Volatiles: NOT AVAILABLE
Specific Gravity: 1.71 Solubility (water): SOLUBLE
Vapour Pressure: NOT AVAILABLE Upper Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
AMBER
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Date Printed : 18/08/2005
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