Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (BORAX) - Analytical Reagent Grade 500g WARCHEM

According to § 2 Paragraph 5 Sentence 2 of the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance, this article is prohibited from being sold to private individuals. Delivery is made exclusively to resellers, professional users, commercial enterprises, or public research, testing, or educational institutions upon presentation of the required documentation.

Technical information for chemical reagents:

• Chemical Form: Na₂B₄O₇-10H₂O
• CAS Number: 1303-96-4
• EC Number: 215-540-4
• Synonyms: Sodium tetraborate, Borax, Sodium heptaoxytetraborate
• Grade: Analytical Quality
• Purity: ≥ 99 %.

Examples of professional applications in various industries:

• Cleaning Industry: Used as a component in detergents and all-purpose cleaners due to its buffering and grease-dissolving properties.
• Glass and Ceramics Industry: Used to lower the melting point of glazes and improve the strength and transparency of the final product.
• Metal Processing: Serves as a flux in soldering and welding to remove oxides from metal surfaces.
• Agriculture: Component of fertilizers to correct boron deficiency in plants.
• Cosmetics Industry: Used as an emulsifier and pH buffer in skincare products and lotions.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used in the production of certain pharmaceutical products such as antiseptic solutions.
• Paper Industry: Used to improve the wet strength and quality of paper products.
• Research and Development: Used as a reagent in chemical laboratories and in syntheses of boron compounds.
• Textile Industry: Used in dyeing and to improve the fixation of dyes on textiles.

Hazard statements on the product label:

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary statements on the product label:

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.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Restrictions: For use by professionals only.

Recommended storage conditions:

1. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.
2. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
3. Store in the original packaging or in suitable labeled containers.
4. Avoid contact with strongly acidic substances and readily flammable substances.
5. Handle packaging with care to avoid damage and spillage of the substance.