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Boric acid

CAS 10043-35-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Boric acid
Product Code
327130000; 327130010; 327132500
Chemical Name
Boric acid
Synonyms
Boracic acid; Orthoboric acid.; Hydrogen borate

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
10043-35-3 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

F

Fisher Scientific UK

national supplier

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

+44 (0)1509 231166

A

Acros Organics BVBA

national supplier

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

+32-14-57 52 11

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

001-800-ACROS-01

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 5
Repr. Cat. 1B

GHS Pictograms

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H303 May be harmful if swallowed
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Boric acid (H3BO3) 10043-35-3 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Immediate Medical Attention

Get medical attention if symptoms occur or as directed for specific exposure routes.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Environmental

Should not be released into the environment.

Cleanup methods

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

Materials: suitable containers

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Avoid dust formation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
Solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
White
Colour
White
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
3.8-4.8
Melting Point
169 °C / 336.2 °F
Boiling Point
No information available
Flash Point
No information available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure
2.7 mbar @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
Not applicable
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
No data available
Density
---
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
100 °C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
-0.757 (Boric acid (H3BO3))
Solubility In Water
Soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
61.83
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Moisture sensitive.

Hazardous reactions

No information available.

Avoid

Incompatible products. Excess heat. Avoid dust formation. Exposure to moisture.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases.

Decomposition

Oxides of boron.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Gambusia affinis: LC50: 5600 mg/L/96h; EC50: 115 - 153 mg/L, 48h (Daphnia magna)

Persistence and Degradability

Persistence is unlikely. Not relevant for inorganic substances.

Persistence is unlikely; not relevant for inorganic substances.

Bioaccumulative Potential

Bioaccumulation is unlikely

Bioaccumulation is unlikely.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Component | log Pow | Bioconcentration factor (BCF) Boric acid (H3BO3) | -0.757 | 0 dimensionless

Mobility in soil

The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Highly mobile in soils

The product is water soluble and highly mobile in soils, with the potential to spread in water systems.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Boric acid known by?

Boric acid is also known as: Boracic acid; Orthoboric acid.; Hydrogen borate

What is the hazard signal word for Boric acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Boric acid?

Boric acid is a solid appearing as white with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is Boric acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals.

What are the hazard statements for Boric acid?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H303: May be harmful if swallowed
  • H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child

What is the melting point of Boric acid?

The melting point is 169 °C / 336.2 °F and the boiling point is No information available.