Product Identification

Product Name

Sodium perborate tetrahydrate

Synonyms

Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate

CAS

10486-00-7

Formula

BNaO3

Molecular Weight

81.790000000000006

EINECS

234-390-0

RTECS

SC7350000

RTECS Class

Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant

Merck

12,8797

Beilstein/Gmelin

106497 (G)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White, odorless solid.

Melting Point

60

Usage

Source of active oxygen in many laundry detergents, cleaning products, and laundry bleaches.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.

Inhalation

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Do not store near combustible materials.

Handling

Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Ingestion may cause severe injury, burns, or death.

Inhalation

Vapors may cause injury, burns, death.

Skin

Contact may result in injury, burns and death.

Eyes

See Skin.

Hazards

May explode from heat or contamination. May react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles.

EC Risk Phrase

R 8 22 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 17 26 36

UN (DOT)

1483

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.

Respirators

Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.

Fire Potential

These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong reducing agents - heavy metal salts - moist air or water.

Decomposition

Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of boron, oxygen.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1483

Hazard Class

5.1

Packing Group

II; III