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Annex II Entry 1396 29/07/2020

Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12]

Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] is listed in Annex II as a prohibited substance for cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 10377-81-8
CAS 10377-81-8PubChem CID 82594

Monoethanolamine borate

IUPAC name
2-aminoethoxyboronic acid
Molecular formula
C2H8BNO3
Molecular weight
104.90 g/mol
Exact mass
105.0597233 Da
Topological polar surface area
75.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Actracor MMEA-BorateEthanolamine borate (1:1)Ethanol, 2-amino-, monoester with boric acid (H3BO3)Ethanol, 2-amino-, ester with boric acid (H3BO3) (1:1)5I4T660488RefChem:1089826233-829-3
12 more reported names
Ethanolamine borateTrigamine2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acidBoric acid, 2-aminoethyl ester2-aminoethyl dihydrogen borateUNII-5I4T660488EINECS 233-829-3EC 233-829-3boric acid-beta-aminoethylesterJCAYXDKNUSEQRT-UHFFFAOYSA-NBC 140Ethanol, 2-amino-, monoester with boric acid
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  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 29.7% (11 of 37) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (70.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (70.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (67.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 37 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 11 of 37 reports by companies.; There are 2 notifications provided by 26 of 37 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12008-41-2
CAS 12008-41-2PubChem CID 90479350

Boron sodium oxide (B8Na2O13)

IUPAC name
disodium;(9,11-dioxido-5-oxoboranyloxy-2,4,6,8,10,12,13-heptaoxa-1,3,5,7,9,11-hexaborabicyclo[5.5.1]tridecan-3-yl)oxy-oxoborane
Molecular formula
B8Na2O13
Molecular weight
340.5 g/mol
Exact mass
340.9915016 Da
Topological polar surface area
163.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
13
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Disodium octaborateImpelBORA-CAREJT9XWY98MFSodium borate (Na2B8O13)Boron sodium oxide (Na2B8O13)Boric acid (H2B8O13), disodium saltRefChem:1080103
12 more reported names
234-541-0602-894-3BORACOL-40Boracol 40UNII-JT9XWY98MFSodium borate(B8Na2O13)Sodium octaborate (Na2B8O13)HSDB 7707EINECS 234-541-0EC 234-541-0CGCGPGRQKOPVHP-UHFFFAOYSA-NDisodium 9,11-bis[(oxoboranyl)oxy]bicyclo[5.5.1]hexaboroxane-3,5-bis(olate)
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  • Toxicity Summary: The inorganic borates display low acute toxicity. They are either not irritant or mild skin and eye irritants. They are not skin sensitisers, nor are they mutagenic or carcinogenic. The most sensitive endpoints of toxicity are considered to be effects on the reproductive organs, fertility in males, and developmental effects. The doses that cause these effects are far higher than any levels to which the human population could be exposed... /Inorganic borates/ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For disodium octaborate (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 011107) ACTIVE products with label matches. /SRP: Registered for use in the U.S. but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 011103) ACTIVE products with label matches. /SRP: Registered for use in the U.S. but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./ /Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate/ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Used to prevent and control decay fungi in lumber and timber products. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Multimicronutrient fertilizer /Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate/ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For more Uses (Complete) data for DISODIUM OCTABORATE (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12179-04-3
CAS 12179-04-3PubChem CID 86341921

Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate

IUPAC name
disodium;[oxido(oxoboranyloxy)boranyl]oxy-oxoboranyloxyborinate;pentahydrate
Molecular formula
B4H10Na2O12
Molecular weight
291.3 g/mol
Exact mass
292.0339850 Da
Topological polar surface area
113.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
5
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
12
Covalent units
8
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Sodium borate, pentahydrateSG2N20S03UBoron sodium oxide(B4Na2O7), pentahydrateBoric acid(H2B4O7), disodium salt, pentahydrateRefChem:887925601-808-1Boron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7), hydrate (1:5)Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate
6 more reported names
UNII-SG2N20S03UBoron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7), pentahydrateEC 215-540-4Boric acid (H2B4O7), disodium salt, pentaborateBoron sodium oxide pentahydrateQZSYXKPOZFXCDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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  • First Aid: (General first aid procedures); Eye: Irrigate immediately - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.; Skin: Soap wash - If this chemical contacts the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water.; Breathing: Respiratory support; Swallow: Medical attention immediately - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • Industry Uses: Anti-adhesive/cohesive; Plating agent; Flame retardant; Corrosion inhibitor; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Etching agent; Chelating agent; Defoamer Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used as a preservative, antiseptic and fungicide; also used to manufacture glazes, enamels, soldering fluxes and cleaning compounds and to fireproof textiles and wood; [ACGIH] Boric acid and borates as tablets or powder are used to kill larvae in barns and other insects in houses. Rarely, they are sprayed as herbicides. [EPA: Recognition of Pesticide Poisonings] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Soldering [Category: Heat or Machine]; Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]; Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12267-73-1
CAS 12267-73-1CAS 1330-43-4PubChem CID 10219853

Sodium Tetraborate

IUPAC name
disodium;3,7-dioxido-2,4,6,8,9-pentaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetraborabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane
Molecular formula
B4Na2O7
Molecular weight
201.2 g/mol
Exact mass
201.9811616 Da
Topological polar surface area
92.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
7
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

1330-43-4Sodium Tetraborate, AnhydrousBorax glassBoron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7)Anhydrous boraxSodium biborateBorax AnhydrousFused borax
16 more reported names
Sodium borate anhydrousBorax, fusedSodium pyroborateDehyborGranuborSprayborSodium borate, anhydrousBorax, dehydratedSodium boron oxideRasorite 658191EN8ZMDBoric acid, disodium saltBoric acid (H2B4O7), disodium saltSodium tetraborate anhydrousINS NO.285Sodium boron oxide (na2b4o7)
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  • First Aid: (General first aid procedures); Eye: Irrigate immediately - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.; Skin: Soap wash - If this chemical contacts the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water.; Breathing: Respiratory support; Swallow: Medical attention immediately - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H319 (53.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H360 (88.5%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H360FD (22.3%): May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, P318, P337+P317, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1733 reports by companies from 44 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P318, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P318, P319, P321, P337+P317, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Environmental Fate: Terrestrial Fate: Average persistence at recommended rates is one or more years, depending on soil type and rainfall. Less persistent in acid soils and in high rainfall areas. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Consumer Uses: Adhesion/cohesion promoter; Flux agent; Soil amendments (fertilizers); Filler; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Bleaching agent; Anti-freeze agent; Other Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Industry Uses: Processing aids not otherwise specified; Bleaching agent; Anti-freeze agent; Other; Heat stabilizer; Hardener; Adhesion/cohesion promoter; Flame retardant; Flux agent; Filler; Soil amendments (fertilizers) Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used as tablets or powder to kill larvae in livestock confinements and crawling insects in residences; [EPA Pesticides] Used as a fluxing agent, a buffering agent, a biocide (preservative, antiseptic, insecticide, fungicide, herbicide, algicide, nematicide), a fireproofing agent, a corrosion inhibitor, a tanning agent, and a textile bleaching agent; Used to manufacture glazes, enamels, borosilicate glass, fertilizers, detergents, antifreeze, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics; [HSDB] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Acid and Alkali Cleaning of Metals [Category: Clean]; Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]; Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]; Glass Manufacturing [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: For sodium tetraborate (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 011112) ACTIVE products with label matches. /SRP: Registered for use in the U.S. but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Manufacture of glass, enamels, & other ceramic products Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Soldering metals; manufacture of glazes and enamels; tanning; in cleaning compounds; artificially aging wood; ...curing and preserving skins Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: As preservative either alone or with other antiseptics against wood fungus; fireproofing fabrics & wood Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For more Uses (Complete) data for SODIUM TETRABORATE (15 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12280-03-4
CAS 12280-03-4PubChem CID 90478478

Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate

IUPAC name
disodium;(9,11-dioxido-5-oxoboranyloxy-2,4,6,8,10,12,13-heptaoxa-1,3,5,7,9,11-hexaborabicyclo[5.5.1]tridecan-3-yl)oxy-oxoborane;tetrahydrate
Molecular formula
B8H8Na2O17
Molecular weight
412.5 g/mol
Exact mass
413.0337604 Da
Topological polar surface area
167.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
17
Covalent units
7
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

TimborTim-BorBoron sodium oxide tetrahydrateFLEABORU2EEC8170GBoron sodium oxide, tetrahydrateEPA Pesticide Chemical Code 011103Boric acid, disodium salt, tetrahydrate
16 more reported names
Boric acid (H2B8O13), disodium salt, tetrahydrateRefChem:135076disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, Na2B8O13sodium 9,11-bis((oxoboryl)oxy)bicyclo(5.5.1)hexaboroxane-3,5-diolate hydrate (2:1:4)BORACOLBoron sodium oxide (B8Na2O13), tetrahydrateCELLU-TREATMOP UPNIBOR-DCaswell No. 406BUNII-U2EEC8170GB8H8Na2O17Disodium octaborate, tetrahydrateRDMZIKMKSGCBKK-UHFFFAOYSA-NSodium 9,11-bis[(oxoboranyl)oxy]bicyclo[5.5.1]hexaboroxane-3,5-bis(olate)--water (2/1/4)disodium;(9,11-dioxido-5-oxoboranyloxy-2,4,6,8,10,12,13-heptaoxa-1,3,5,7,9,11-hexaborabicyclo[5.5.1]tridecan-3-yl)oxy-oxo-borane;tetrahydrate
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  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 7.1% (2 of 28) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (14.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (71.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H360 (78.6%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P318, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 28 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 2 of 28 reports by companies.; There are 3 notifications provided by 26 of 28 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P304+P340, P308+P316, P318, P319, P321, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Signal: Danger Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12712-38-8
CAS 12712-38-8PubChem CID 12816516

boric acid, potassium salt

Tripotassium borate is a member of borate salts. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
tripotassium;borate
Molecular formula
BK3O3
Molecular weight
176.11 g/mol
Exact mass
175.8851685 Da
Topological polar surface area
69.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
4
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

tripotassium borateK3BO3CHEBI:38911RefChem:121013603-184-6Potassium boratePOTASSIUMBORATEBoric acid potassium salt
4 more reported names
Potassium borate (K3BO3)3LZ8H5J279Boric acid (H3BO3), tripotassium saltDB-254092
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  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (71%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (71%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (35.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H360 (29%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 62 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia

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CAS 1303-96-4PubChem CID 16211214

Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O)

Borax is a mineral with formula of Na2B4O5(OH)4·8H2O. The IMA symbol is Brx. — RRUFF Project

IUPAC name
disodium;3,7-dioxido-2,4,6,8,9-pentaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetraborabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane;decahydrate
Molecular formula
B4H20Na2O17
Molecular weight
381.4 g/mol
Exact mass
382.0868084 Da
Topological polar surface area
102.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
10
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
17
Covalent units
13
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

BORAXBorax decahydrateSodium borate decahydrateSodium pyroborate decahydrateAntipyoninBorascuBoricinSolubor
16 more reported names
TronaborJaikinNeoborBuraGerstley borateGertley borateBoro-spray91MBZ8H3QODisodium tetraborate decahydrateSodium borate, decahydrateSodium biborate decahydrateBoric acid (H2B4O7), disodium salt, decahydrateBoron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7), decahydratesodium diboratesodium meta borateBorax 200ck
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Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: (General first aid procedures); Eye: Irrigate immediately - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.; Skin: Soap wash - If this chemical contacts the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water.; Breathing: Respiratory support; Swallow: Medical attention immediately - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for < 0.1% (1 of 2865) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H319 (12.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H360 (93.2%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, P318, P337+P317, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 2865 reports by companies from 31 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1 of 2865 reports by companies.; There are 30 notifications provided by 2864 of 2865 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P318, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Conclusion: The Expert Panel concludes that Sodium Borate and Boric Acid, in concentrations less than or equal to 5 percent, are safe as cosmetic ingredients when used as currently recommended; however, cosmetic formulations containing free Sodium Borate or Boric Acid at this concentration should not be used on infant skin or injured skin. Note: In 2003, the CIR Expert Panel considered available new data on these ingredients and reaffirmed the above conclusion. Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: In a greenhouse experiment with sandy loam soil treated with 0-8.0 ppm boron as borax, boron toxicity symptoms appeared earliest in lentil plants and barley seedlings exposed to 8.0 ppm boron. In barley the severity of boron toxicity decreased with the decrease in boron levels, whereas in lentil the severity of the symptoms eventually reached the same level in 2 and 4 ppm boron treatments as with the highest concentration. Dry matter yield decreased 38.6% in lentil and 23.4% in barley exposed to 8.0 ppm boron in comparison with controls. Boron contents of lentil and barley plants on soil treated with 8 ppm boron were approximately 7- and approximately 8-fold those of control plants, respectively. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Boron is naturally occurring and ubiquitous in the environment. No microbial degradation. Disappearance from soil is by washing out. Persistence in soil is about 2 years, depending on rainfall and soil structure. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Consumer Uses: Other; Adhesion/cohesion promoter; Soil amendments (fertilizers); Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Flame retardant Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Link: CIR ingredient: Sodium Borate Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used as a preservative, antiseptic and fungicide; also used to manufacture glazes, enamels, soldering fluxes and cleaning compounds and to fireproof textiles and wood; [ACGIH] Boric acid and borates as tablets or powder are used to kill larvae in barns and other insects in houses. Rarely, they are sprayed as herbicides. [EPA: Recognition of Pesticide Poisonings] Used in photo developing bath; [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] Borax (borax decahydrate) is found naturally in some salt lakes and alkaline soils. Boric acid is formed by crystallizing a solution of hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid and borax. [Hawley] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Soldering [Category: Heat or Machine]; Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]; Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]; Photographic Processing [Category: Other]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: For borax (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 011102) ACTIVE products with label matches. /SRP: Registered for use in the U.S. but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Long been used as a mild antiseptic fungicide and as a herbicide ... Total control of vegetation on non-crop land, such as paths, giving long-term control. Also used in insect baits for food stores to control Formicidae. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Soldering metals; manufacture of glazes and enamels; tanning; in cleaning compounds; artificially aging wood; as preservative, either alone or with other antiseptics against wood fungus; fireproofing fabrics and wood; curing and preserving skins; in cockroach control. In buffers; as a complexing or masking agent in analytical chemistry. Pharmaceutic aid (alkalizer). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Used in ant poisons, for fly control around refuse and manure piles, as a larvicide, in manufacture of glazes, enamels, cleaning compounds, and in soldering metals Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For more Uses (Complete) data for BORAX (17 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 13840-56-7
CAS 13840-56-7PubChem CID 160998

Boric acid (H3BO3), sodium salt (1:?)

IUPAC name
sodium borate
Molecular formula
BNaO3-2
Molecular weight
81.80 g/mol
Exact mass
81.9838183 Da
Topological polar surface area
69.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Boric acid (H3BO3), sodium saltTrisodium orthoborateOrthoboric acid, sodium saltEINECS 238-253-6EINECS 237-560-2RefChem:569982237-560-2238-253-6
2 more reported names
sodium;borateWJZOJDGNGVXSIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 68003-13-4
CAS 68003-13-4PubChem CID 161513

(2-Hydroxypropyl)ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate

IUPAC name
1-aminopropan-2-ol;boric acid
Molecular formula
C3H12BNO4
Molecular weight
136.95 g/mol
Exact mass
137.0859380 Da
Topological polar surface area
107.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
5
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Orthoboric acid isopropanolamine saltYK5M7W95MCEINECS 247-422-31-Aminopropan-2-ol, compound with orthoboric acidRefChem:395926268-109-8Boric acid, monoisopropanolamine salt2-Hydroxypropylammonium orthoborate
5 more reported names
Isopropanolamine borateUNII-YK5M7W95MCFWGLAJMZAXEFTA-UHFFFAOYSA-NEINECS 268-109-8Boric acid--1-aminopropan-2-ol (1/1)
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Chemical name

Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12]

Chemical / IUPAC name

NA

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2019/1966

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Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]
EC
234-541-0 [1]/ 234-541-0 [2]/ 233-829-3 [3]/ 268-109-8 [4]/ 603-184-6 [5]/ -[6]/ 215-566-6 [7]/ 215-540-4 [8]/ 235-541-3 [9]/ 237-560-2 [10]/ 215-540-4 [11]/ 215-540-4 [12]
Annex
II
Entry number
1396

Inventory links for Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12]

Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 35181

MEA-BORATE

CAS: 10377-81-8; 26038-87-9; 68130-12-1
EC: 233-829-3
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 35377

MIPA-BORATE

CAS: 26038-90-4; 68003-13-4
EC: 268-109-8
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 37742

SODIUM BORATE

CAS: 1330-43-4 / 1303-96-4
EC: 215-540-4
Inventory Identified ingredient
Ref 38025

SODIUM PERBORATE

CAS: 15120-21-5 / 7632-04-4 / 11138-47-9
EC: 239-172-9 / 231-556-4 / 234-390-0
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 38952

ZINC BORATE

CAS: 1332-07-6
EC: 215-566-6

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What Annex II means for Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12]

Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] is listed as a prohibited substance under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and must not be intentionally added. Article 17 separately addresses unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice and compatible with the Article 3 safety requirement.

Formulators must screen their ingredients and raw materials to ensure none contain this substance. Suppliers should provide documentation confirming absence when requested.

This record is linked to 13 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

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  • Verify this substance is absent from all raw materials and finished formulations.
  • Request absence confirmation or CoA from raw material suppliers.
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Yes. Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] is listed in Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and is prohibited as an intentionally added cosmetic ingredient. Article 17 provides a narrow exception for unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice, provided the product remains safe under Article 3.

CAS 12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12] is the unique numerical identifier assigned to Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

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Source note for Annex II record Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12]

This page summarizes one Annex II record for Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.

Use this record page to review Annex II conditions for Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12], but confirm any final regulatory decision against the current official annex wording and source files.

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