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Boron Oxide

Boron oxide is a colorless glassy solid that is used as an insecticide fluxing agent and bonding agent.
Part number
RXSOL-54-1529-026
Brand
RXSOL
RXSOL

Overview

Boron oxide is a colorless glassy solid that is used as an insecticide  fluxing agent  and bonding agent. It is also known as boric oxide or boria. Boron oxide (B₂O₃), also known as boric oxide or diboron trioxide, is a colorless, glassy solid formed by the dehydration of boric acid. It is a key compound used in various industries, including glass, ceramics, and electronics, and is known for its high-temperature resistance and ability to act as a fluxing agent. 

Technical specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATON

Chemical FormulaB2O3
CAS Number1303-86-
AppearanceColorless, semi-transparent glassy lumps or hard white odorless crystals
Molecular Weight9.62 g/mol
Melting Point~450 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point~1860 °C (lit.)
Density~2.46 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Bulk Density~900-1100 kg/m3
SolubilityModerately soluble in water
HygroscopicYes
B2O3 Content98.00% min
SO4 Content500 ppm ma
Cl Content10 ppm ma
Fe Content35 ppm ma
Size Content +0.250 mm35.00% ma

Applications

APPLICATION::

Glass and Ceramics:

  • Borosilicate Glass: Boron oxide is a key ingredient in borosilicate glass, known for its high thermal resistance and chemical durability, making it suitable for applications like laboratory glassware, cookware, and ovenware. 
  • Fluxing Agent: It acts as a flux in the production of glass and enamels, lowering the melting temperature and improving the flow of the molten materials. 
  • Glass Fibers: Boron oxide is used as an additive in glass fibers, including optical fibers. 
  • Ceramic Applications: It's used as a bonding agent in the hot isostatic pressing of boron nitride ceramics and as a flux for glazes and enamels. 

Dosage and directions

Chemical Synthesis and Catalysis:

  • Starting Material: Boron oxide serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other boron compounds, such as boron carbide. 
  • Acid Catalyst: It acts as an acid catalyst in organic synthesis and the preparation of boron halides, sodium borohydride, metallic borates, and borate esters. 
  • Chemical Intermediate: It's used as a chemical intermediate in the production of boron halides, esters, carbide, nitride, and metallic borides. 

Characteristics and notes

Other Applications:

  • Insecticide: Boron oxide can be used as an insecticide, targeting the nervous system of insects. 
  • Dopant in Semiconductors: It's used as a dopant in semiconductor materials. 
  • High-Temperature Lubricants: Boron oxide is used as an additive in high-temperature lubricants. 
  • Nuclear Waste Glasses: Boron oxide is commonly substituted for silica in nuclear waste glasses, improving their properties. 
  • Protective Coating: Boron oxide can be used to protect carbon anodes from air oxidation. 

Safety and SDS

Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.

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Porduct Name              
Boron Oxide
Part Number   RXSOL-94-1529-025

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Chemical Name                 Cas No                        EC No              Whight                          Formula                   
Boron             7440-42-8 231-151-2 <= 100 % B
Signal Word  Warning
Hazard Statements H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements   None
Supplemental Hazard      Statements None
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
General advice Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled After inhalation: fresh air.
Eye Contact  After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Skin Contact   In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye 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  No data available
Suitable extinguishing media  Sand Special powder against metal fire Cement
Unsuitable extinguishing media Foam Water
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Borane/boron oxides Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Further information None
Advice for firefighters In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Enviromental Precaution No special precautionary measures necessary.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Reference to other sections    For disposal see section 13.
Precautions for    safe handling For precautions see section 2.2.
Storage conditions Tightly closed. Dry.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510): 11: Combustible Solids
Specific end     use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection protective clothing
Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2 The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of    environmental exposure No special precautionary measures necessary.
Physical state Amorphouspowder
Colour No data available
Odour No data available
pH No data available
Melting Point No data available
Boiling Point ca.2.550 °C
Flash Point Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature  No data available
Vapour pressure No data available                                                       
Viscosity No data available      
Density 0,772 g/mL at 25 °C - lit.
Relative Density No data available
Partition coefficient Not applicable for inorganic substances
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 0,00016 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
Particle characteristics No data available 
Reactivity                        No data available
Chemical stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions Exothermic reaction with: Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Ammonia metallic oxides halogens halogen-halogen compounds halogen oxides nitrogen oxides nitrates nitrites nitrosyl compounds nitryl compounds Oxidizing agents Nitric acid sulfur Water potassium dichromate Risk of explosion with: metallic oxides peroxi compounds silver compounds
Conditions to avoid no information available                                                                                  
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire: see section 5
Acute toxicity  LD50 Oral - Rat - 650 mg/kg LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - > 5,08 mg/l - aerosol (OECD Test Guideline 403) Remarks: (ECHA) Dermal: No data available                   
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 404) Remarks: (ECHA)
Serious eye      damage/irritation Eyes - Rabbit Result: No eye irritation (OECD Test Guideline 405) Remarks: (ECHA)
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse Result: Not a skin sensitizer. (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Carcinogenicity No data available
Germ cell        mutagenicity  Test Type: Ames test Test system: Salmonella typhimurium Method: OECD Test Guideline 471 Result: negative Remarks: (ECHA)
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single      exposure
No data available
Additional Information Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. RTECS: ED7350000 To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Possible damages: After uptake: Chronic intoxication: lack of appetite change in weight Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Convulsions Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Persistence and degradability The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Toxicity to fish  static test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 79,7 mg/l - 96 h (OPPTS 850.1075)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates Static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 42,81 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: maleic acid
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 52,4 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Mobility in soil No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting       properties Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.
Waste treatment      Method See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
UN number ADR/RID: -             IMDG: -             IATA: -
UN proper shipping name  ADR/RID:Not dangerous goods    IMDG:Not dangerous goods IATA:Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class(es)      ADR/RID: -               IMDG: -               IATA: -
Packaging group ADR/RID: -                IMDG:  -              IATA: -
Environmental hazards ADR/RID: - no           IMDG: -  no         IATA: - no
Special precautions for user No data available
Further information Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Other regulations Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
Other Information

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