Product Overview & Quality

Product Name: Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Borax)
Grade: Analytical Reagent (AR Grade), featuring high purity ( 99.5%) with strictly monitored trace impurities, ensuring high precision for laboratory standardization.
Physical Properties: Odorless, white crystalline powder or colorless crystals.
Solubility: Soluble in water (solubility increases with temperature); yields a mildly alkaline solution.
Key Use: Used for preparing biological and chemical buffers ($pH$ ~9.18), as a primary standard for acid-base titrations, and as a flux in metallurgical analysis.

Safety & Hazards (Critical)

Classification: Reproductive Toxicant (Category 1B). May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Health Risks: Causes serious eye irritation. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation upon exposure to dust.
First Aid Measures: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash affected skin with soap and water. Seek medical advice if exposure is suspected, especially regarding reproductive health.

Handling & Storage

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly sealed container. Stable under normal conditions, but keep away from extreme heat and moisture.
Precautions: Wear standard PPE, including chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Special care should be taken by pregnant women or individuals of reproductive age. Avoid dust generation and inhalation.