Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate
NaBO3 • 4H2O / NaBO2 • H2O2 • 3H2O
Molecular mass: 153.9
ICSC # 1046
CAS # 10486-00-7
RTECS # SC7350000
UN # 1479
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO contact with flammable substances.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Risk of fire and explosion on contact with heat orcombustible substances.
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In case of fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Shortness of breath.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Nausea.
Vomiting.
Diarrhoea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into dry, sealable containers.
Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
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Well closed.
Separated from
combustible and reducing substances,
strong acids.
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UN Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Packing Group: II
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
CRYSTALLINE POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on warming above 60°C
producing
toxic fumes
including
sodium oxide
and
on contact with water producing boric acid and hydrogen peroxide.
The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts with combustible and reducing materials.
The solution in water is a weak base.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point (decomposes): about 60-65.5°C
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 2.3
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51GO2-I+II+III
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1046
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SODIUM PERBORATE TETRAHYDRATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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