Disodium tetraborate

• CAS: 1330-43-4
• Catalog Number: ACM1330434
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Formula: B4Na2O7
• Description: Sodium Tetraborate, is an important boron compound, which has a wide variety of applications. It is a component of many detergents, cosmetics, and enamel glazes. It is also used to make buffer solutions in biochemistry, as a fire retardant, as an anti-fungal compound for fiberglass, as a flux in metallurgy, neutron-capture shields for radioactive sources, a texturing agent in cooking, and as a precursor for other boron compounds.
• Synonyms: boricin;jaikin;borascu;sodium tetrabotare;BORAX
• Melting Point: 741ºC
• Flash Point: 1575°C
• Density: 2.367
• Appearance: White solid
• EC Number: 215-540-4
• Hazard Codes: Xn; Xi
• HS Code: 2840200000
• LogP: -2.10280
• MDL Number: MFCD00081185
• PSA: 92.27
• Refractive Index: 1.501
• RIDADR: UN 1760 8
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with powdered metals.
• Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
• WGK Germany: 1