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Boric acid , 99.5%, used for electricity , 10043-35-3

Synonym(s):
Boric acid;TBE buffer

CAS NO.:10043-35-3

Empirical Formula: BH3O3

Molecular Weight: 61.83

MDL number: MFCD00236358

EINECS: 233-139-2

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 160 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point: 219-220 °C (9.7513 mmHg)
Density  1.440 g/cm3
vapor pressure  2.6 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
storage temp.  Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility  H2O: soluble
pka 8.91±0.43(Predicted)
form  working solution
color  ≤10(APHA)
Specific Gravity 1.435
PH 3.6-4.4 (25℃, saturated solution in H2O)
Odor Odorless
PH Range 3.8 - 4.8
Water Solubility  49.5 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05
Merck  14,1336
BRN  1697939
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 2 mg/m3; STEL 6 mg/m3
InChIKey KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP -1.09 at 22℃
CAS DataBase Reference 10043-35-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference B(OH)3(10043-35-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Orthoboric acid (10043-35-3)

Description and Uses

Boric acid is a white, amorphous powder orcolorless, crystalline solid. Molecular weight=61.84;Boiling point=300℃ (decomposes: loses 1/2 its H2O);Freezing/Melting point=170.9℃ (decomposes above100℃). Saturated solutions: at 0℃, 2.6% acid; at 100℃,28% acid. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 MRating System): Health 2, Flammability 0, Reactivity 1.Boric acid is soluble in water; solubility=4.7 g/100 mL at20℃.

It is a precursor material for other boron compounds. A dilute water solution of boric acid is usually employed as a mild antiseptic and eyewash. Boric acid is too employed in leather manufacture, electroplating, and cosmetics.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H360FD
Precautionary statements  P201-P202-P280-P308+P313-P405-P501
Hazard Codes  Xi,T,Xn
Risk Statements  36/37/38-60-63-62-61
Safety Statements  26-36-53-45-37/39-36/37/39-22-24/25-23
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  ED4550000
3
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  28100090
Hazardous Substances Data 10043-35-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 5.14 g/kg (Smyth).

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