Label abbreviations descriptions

SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE

Chemical Identification
CAS # 1303-96-4
Formula

Na₂B₄O₇=₁₀H₂O
Synonyms

borax; borax decahydrate; sodium borate decahydrate; sodium tetraborate decahydrate

Physical Properties
Physical description White, odorless, crystalline solid.
Boiling point 608°F Molecular weight 381.4
Freezing point/melting point 167°F Vapor pressure 0 mmHg (approx)
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.73 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0375
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Mixed cellulose ester filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron (37 mm) and filter spacer with Na₂CO₃ impregnated backup pad, in a 3-piece cassette [SKC 225-9001]
Sampling time*

240-480 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

480-960 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments AAS/AES
Method reference OSHA ID-121 (fully validated)
Notes

Results will be reported from the elemental analysis for the element only; the stated identity of the actual sample contents is based on the assumption that the material sampled is as identified by the compliance officer using available documentation of materials and processes. An elemental result provided may be converted to the desired compound by multiplying the result by the appropriate stoichiometric factor.

A 91B report specific to the compound (including the stoichiometric conversion) may by be provided upon request by contacting the laboratory. The stoichiometric factor for sodium tetraborate, decahydrate from sodium is 8.294.
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media

Wipe with Whatman smear tab. [WHA1450993]
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA REL-TWA

1 mg/m³

 TLV-TWA

2 mg/m³ (inhalable particulate matter) [2004]

 PEL-TWA

5 mg/m³
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL

6 mg/m³ (inhalable particulate matter) [2004]

 PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

NA

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N
Notes:

Not established

 Notes: Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 06/15/2022