sodium borate
disodium [oxido(oxoboranyloxy)boranyl]oxy-oxoboranyloxyborinate
Identification
| Name | sodium borate |
| IUPAC | disodium 1,3,5,7-tetrahydroxy-2,4,6,8,9-pentaoxa-3,7-dibora-1,5-diboranuidabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane octahydrate |
| CAS Number | 1303-96-4 |
| FDA UNII | 91MBZ8H3QO |
| Molecular Formula | B4 H20 Na2 O17 |
| Molecular Weight | 381.36933856 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00149193 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | EU SANCO |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | sodium tetraborate anhydrous |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 1303-96-4 ; BORAX |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.73000 @ 25.00 °C. |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 2660 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-rabbit LDLo 150 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nBEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE CONTRACTION OR SPASTICITY)\nBEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD']
Safety in Use
| Category | substances for use only as components of adhesives for food packaging, transporting, or holding food |
| Recommendation for sodium borate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for sodium borate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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