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Description
Borax is typically used as a buffer component and in the manufacturing of glazes and enamels, in fireproofing of fabrics and wood, and in antiseptic and detergents.
Specifications
Specifications
| CAS | 1303-96-4 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Molecular Formula | Na2B4O7. 10H2O |
| Physical Form | White Powder |
| Synonym | Borax decahydrate, Sodium borate decahydrate, Sodium tetraborate, Sodium borate, Sodium biborate, Sodium pyroborate, Sodium tetraborate decahydrate |
| Solubility Information | Anhydrous is slowly soluble in water; Decahydrate is soluble in water (1g/16mL at room temperature; 1g/0.6mL boiling water) or glycerol (1g/mL at room temperature). Insoluble in ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 381.4 |
| Percent Purity | ∼99% |
Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
- Borax
- Danger
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.
- P101-If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- P102-Keep out of reach of children.
- P103-Read label before use.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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