MAGNESIUM BORATE Property

Melting point:

988 (anhydrous parent compound) [CRC10]

Boiling point:

162℃[at 101 325 Pa]

Density 

2.300

vapor pressure 

0.036Pa at 25℃

solubility 

slightly soluble in H2O

form 

powder

color 

white

Water Solubility 

slightly soluble H2O [MER06]

LogP

-3.08

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227Combustible liquid

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

MAGNESIUM BORATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Transparent, colorless crystals or white powder. Soluble in alcohol, acetic acid, and inorganic acids; slightly soluble in water.

Uses

Preservative, antiseptic, fungicide.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Agricultural Uses

Magnesium borate or boracite is a boron compound, used for overcoming boron deficiency. All boron materials used in the production of fertilizers are stable chemicals and create no storage problem.