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Sodium Borate

borax, sodium tetraborate

Na₂B₄O₇•10H₂O

F.W. 381.42

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Hazard Alert

Slightly toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Possible teratogen. LD₅₀ 2660 mg/kg. Possible reproductive/fertility hazard.

Resources

Storage:

Inorganic #8

Disposal:

#26a

Shelf Life:

Material efflorescent; store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag.

Soluble:

Water and glycerin; not alcohol.

Color:

White

Odor:

None

CAS No.:

1303-96-4