Description
Buffer substance.
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate; Borax decahydrate; Sodium borate decahydrate ;Di-Sodium Tetraborate(decahydrate)
| CAS | 1303-96-4 |
| Molecular Formula | Na2B4O7.10H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 381.37 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 9.2 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 62 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 320°C |
| Density [g/cm3] | 1.73 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | 39 g/l at 20 °C – completely soluble |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A white crystalline powder | Assay (Acidimetric) | 99.5 – 103% |
| Identity | Passes test | Clarity of Solution | Passes test |
| Insoluble Matter | Max 0.005% | pH (0.01 M Solution; 25°C) | 9.15 – 9.20 |
| pH (4% Solution in Water) | 9.0 – 9.6 | Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.0007% |
| Phosphate (Po4) | Max 0.001% | Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.005% |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.001% | Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0005% |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.005% | Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0005% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0005% | Ammonium (Nh4) | Max 0.001% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0005% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H360FD |
| Precaution Statement | P201-P308 + P313 |















