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Sodium tetraborate, anhydrous, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Catalog No. AA1087536



Description

Description

Sodium tetraborate is used as a co-catalyst for (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl and sodium hypochlorite oxidation of alcohols in greener and non-chlorinated solvents. It acts as a reagent for the decomposition of oxides and silicates by fusion. It is used to prepare buffers, which is used in gel electrophoresis of DNA. It acts as a source of borate, micronutrient fertilizer, preservative in taxidermy, additive in ceramic slips and glazes. It is also used as a precursor for sodium perborate monohydrate and boric acid. It finds application as fluoride detoxification, neutron absorber in nuclear reactors and to make indelible ink for dip pens.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Specifications

1575°C (decomposition)
741°C
1330-43-4
Powder
(metals basis)
Na2B4O7
14,8590
Soluble in water and glycerol. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in acids.
[Na+].[Na+].[O-][B-]12O[B+]O[B-]([O-])(O[B+]O1)O2
201.21
99.998%
Odorless
Hygroscopic
Sodium tetraborate
Anhydrous
White
500 g
B4Na2O7
MFCD00081185
Borax, anhydrous; Sodium borate (tetra)
NXSVMNYRVBQCMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
disodium bicyclo[3.3.1]tetraboroxane-3,7-bis(ylium)-1,5-diuide-1,5-bis(olate)
201.22
Puratronic™
1.501
2.367 g/mL

Chemical Identifiers

1330-43-4
201.21
NXSVMNYRVBQCMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
disodium bicyclo[3.3.1]tetraboroxane-3,7-bis(ylium)-1,5-diuide-1,5-bis(olate)
B4Na2O7
MFCD00081185
Borax, anhydrous; Sodium borate (tetra)
[Na+].[Na+].[O-][B-]12O[B+]O[B-]([O-])(O[B+]O1)O2
Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child.

P201-P202-P264b-P280i-P281-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P501c

H319-H360FD

EINECSNumber : 215-540-4

RTECSNumber : ED4588000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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