Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
1303-96-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate, commonly known as borax, is a naturally occurring mineral salt produced via industrial crystallization from boron-bearing brines. Its chemical formula is Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O (CAS: 1303-96-4), serving as a primary source of boron oxide in global chemical supply chains.
Not approved for human therapeutic use; ingestion causes severe gastrointestinal distress. Store in cool, dry environments to prevent deliquescence. Operators must wear respiratory protection and eye shields to avoid dust inhalation and irritation.