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Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
EC / List no.: 215-540-4
CAS no.: 1330-43-4
Mol. formula: B4Na2O7
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP20) approved by the European Union, this substance may damage fertility and may damage the unborn child.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may damage fertility or the unborn child and causes serious eye irritation.
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Toxic to Reproduction |
- Substance of very high concern (SVHC) and included in the candidate list for authorisation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance was previously approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, and this approval has now expired, for: wood preservation.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
lubricants and greases,
washing & cleaning products,
anti-freeze products,
heat transfer fluids and
adhesives and sealants.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
formulation in materials.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper) and
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
lubricants and greases,
inks and toners,
fertilisers,
photo-chemicals,
washing & cleaning products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
coating products and
laboratory chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work,
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
printing and recorded media reproduction and
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
fabricated metal products,
machinery and vehicles and
chemicals.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
metal working fluids and
lubricants and greases.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
formulation in materials and
manufacturing of the substance.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
welding & soldering products,
laboratory chemicals and
water treatment chemicals.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
machinery and vehicles,
metals and
fabricated metal products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid,
formulation of mixtures and
manufacturing of the substance.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
formulation of mixtures and
in the production of articles.
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