Borax Sodium Borate
- Part number
- RXSOL-19-1529-050
- Category
- Detergent & Soap
- Brand
- RXSOL
Overview
Borax Lubricants, grinding wheels, adhesives, rust inhibitors, Borax used as Fertilizers as Micronutrients and also used in leather industries.
Borax is Boron chemicals.
Technical specifications
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Odour | None |
| Taste | Alkaline |
| Refractive Inde | 1.47 |
| Boiling Point/Range | 1460 degree Celcius |
Applications
Borax major utilization : Glass and porcelain industries are the major consumers of borax and boric acid.
It is an essential component of heat-resisting borosilicate glass, glass fibres and industrial & optical glass. In glass, enamels and ceramics, it controls thermal expansion, improves durability, assists melting processes and adds to inorganic colours and decorations.
Borax is used in medicine (boric powder), leather processing, adhesive, corrosion inhibition, ferrous wire manufacture, flame-proofing and timber preservation.
Borax is used as a flux in brazing, welding, soldering and in the manufacture of artificial gems like, cubic boron nitride, (commercially called 'Borazon') which equals diamond in hardness and boron carbide, titanium boride and tungsten boride which are next to diamond in hardness.
Its easy solubility and property to soften hard water find applications in soaps, cleaners & detergents and for water treatment. Because of its mild alkalinity and germicidal nature, it is used in manufacturing toothpastes and mouth washes.
Borax is used as an antiseptic and emulsifying agent in cosmetics industry. As a decolourising agent, it is used in vanaspati industry. In textile industry, borax is used as a decolourising agent as well as for maintaining the alkalinity of solutions used for producing rayons. It prevents mould formation in citrus fruits.
In agriculture, borax is used as an essential plant nutrient.
Boron compounds are used for fertilizers, algicides, herbicides and insecticides.
Borax and boric acid are used in fire-retardant treatment.
Borax also used as food grain preservative, respectively.
Borate ester is used as dehydrating agent, special solvent and catalyst in chemical industry. In nuclear reactor, boron acts as neutron absorber. "Boron neutron capture therapy", a form of radiochemotherapy, is becoming increasingly important for treatment of certain forms of cancers and boron neutron capture synovectomy for treatment of arthritis.
Borates are consumed mainly in glass fibre for insulations and textile-grade fibre. They are also used as anti-knock agents in gasoline. Diborane (gas), pentaborane (liquid) and decaborane (solid) are potential jet and rocket engine fuels. Boron hydride also has potential value as rocket fuel. The high energy fuel value imparted by the addition of boron compounds has given considerable strategic significance to borates. Another use of borates is the invention of oxgano-sodium borate (liquibor) for use in hydraulic brake fluids.
Dosage and directions
Borax can be mixed with most other cleaning agents, including chlorine bleach.
Characteristics and notes
Safety and SDS
Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.
View safety data sheet
| Product Name | Borax Sodium Borate |
| Part Number | RXSOL-19-1529-050 |
| Chemical Formula | B4Na2O7 · 10H2O |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Branch : Gandhidham, Mumbai,Chennai, Muscat, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Fujairah
| Phone | +91 22 27815540 / 27815542 |
| Fax | +91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| rxsolchemicals@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.rxmarine.com |
| Name of Substance | Cas Number | EC NO | Weight |
| Boraxdecahydrate Sodium boratedecahydrate | 1303-96-4 | 215-540-4 | 381,86 g/mol |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. |
| Precautionary statement(s) |
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Supplemental Hazard none Statements Restricted to professional users. |
| Other hazards | None |
| General advice | Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. |
| Inhalation | If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. |
| Skin Contact | Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. |
| Eye Contact | Flush eyes with water as a precaution. |
| Swallowed |
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
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| Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed | The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed. Notes to Physician | No data available |
| Suitable Extinguishing Media |
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
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| Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture | Borane/boron oxides, Sodium oxides. |
| Advice for firefighters | Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. |
| Further information | The product itself does not burn. |
| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures. | Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation.Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8. |
| Environmental Precautions | Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.Do not let product enter drains. |
| Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
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| Reference to other sections | For disposal see section 13. |
| Precautions for safe handling | Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Avoid exposure -obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2. |
| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities | Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Specific end use(s) | Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated |
| Appropriate engineering controls | Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. |
| Personal protective equipment |
Eye/face protection Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). |
| Skin protection |
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. |
| Body Protection | Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. |
| Respiratory protection |
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). |
| Control of environmental exposure | Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. |
| Appearance | Crystalline |
| Colour | White |
| Odour | No information available |
| Odor Threshold | No information available |
| pH | 9,2 at 10 g/l |
| Melting Point/Freezing Point | 62 °C point. |
| Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range | No information available |
| Flash Point | No information available |
| Evaporation Rate | No information available |
| Solid Flammability (solid,gas) | No information available |
| Explosion Limits | No information available |
| Vapor Pressure | No information available |
| Vapor Density | No information available |
| Relative density | 1,73 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Water Solubility | 38,1 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble |
| Partition coefficient:n-octanol/water | No information available |
| Auto-ignition temperature | No information available |
| Decomposition temperature | No information available |
| Viscosity | No information available |
| Explosive properties | No information available |
| Oxidizing properties | No information available |
| Other safety information | No information available |
| Reactivity | No data available |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Possibility of Hazardous Reaction | No data available |
| Conditions to Avoid | No data available |
| Incompatible Materials | Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Other decomposition products - no data available In the event of fire: see section 5 |
| Acute toxicity |
LD50 Oral - rat - 4.500 - 5.000 mg/kg LD50 Dermal - rabbit - 10.000 mg/kg |
| Skin corrosion/irritation | No data available |
| Serious eye damage/irritation | No data available |
| Respiratory or skin sensitisation | No data available |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | No data available |
| Carcinogenicity | IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. |
| Reproductive toxicity |
Fetotoxicity Presumed human reproductive toxicant Presumed human reproductive toxicant |
| STOT-single exposure | No data available |
| STOT-repeated exposure | No data available |
| Aspiration hazard | No data available |
| Additional Information |
RTECS: VZ2275000 Animal feeding studies in rat, mouse and dog, at high doses, have demonstrated effects on fertility and testes. Studies with the chemically related boric acid in the rat, mouse and rabbit, at high doses, demonstrate developmental effects on the fetus, including fetal weight loss and minor skeletal variations. The doses administered were many times in excess of those to which humans would normally be exposed. Human epidemiological studies show no increase in pulmonary disease in occupational populations with cronic exposures to boric acid dust and sodium borate dust. A recent epidemiological study under the conditions of normal occupational eposure to borate dusts indicated no effect on fertility. |
| Toxicity |
Toxicity to fish Toxicity to daphnia and Other aquatic invertebrates. Toxicity to algae LC50 - Carassius auratus (goldfish) - 178 mg/l - 72 h EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 1.085 - 1.402 mg/l - 48 h IC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 158 mg/l - 96 h |
| Persistence and degradability | No data available |
| Bioaccumulative potential | No data available |
| Mobility in soil | No data available |
| Results of PBT and vPvB assessment | PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted. |
| Other adverse effects | No data available |
| Waste from Residues / Unused Products | Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. |
| Contaminated Packaging | Dispose of as unused product. |
| DOT | Not regulated |
| TDG | Not regulated |
| Hazard Class | Not regulated |
| IATA | Not regulated |
| IMDG/IMO | Not regulated |
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Safety, health and environmental regulations/ legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use Disodium tetraborate decahydrate CAS-No.: 1303-96-4 Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation Toxic for reproduction Authorisation Toxic for reproduction (article 57c) ED/30/2010 Disodium tetraborate decahydrate CAS-No.: 1303-96-4 Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation Toxic for reproduction (article 57c) ED/30/2010. |
| Chemical safety assessment | For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out. |
| Other Information |
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. |
Availability
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