Borax, MP Biomedicals™

Product Code. 11461831

Brand: MP Biomedicals 02190308.5

Description

Typically used as a buffer component. Borax, MP Biomedicals is a salt of boric acid. It has a co-complexing ability with other agents in water to form complex ions with various substances. It is also commonly utilized in chromatography and electrophoresis

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

• 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

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• 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.