[02191436-CF] CAS 1303-96-4 | Sodium borate, decahydrate | MP bio
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02191436-CF | CAS 1303-96-4 | Sodium borate, decahydrate | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Sodium borate decahydrate is a mineral, and a salt of boric acid. The term borax is used for a number of closely related minerals or chemical compounds that differ in their crystal water content, but usually refers to the decahydrate.
| SKU | 02191436-CF |
| Alternate Names | Sodium Tetraborate; Borax, Fused; Borax decahydrate; Sodium borate decahydrate; Borax; Sodium tetraborate decahydrate ACS |
| Application Notes | Sodium borate is used in biochemical and chemical laboratories to make buffers, e.g. for gel electrophoresis of DNA, such as TBE(Tris/Borate/EDTA) or SB(Sodium borate) buffer or BBS (borate buffered saline) in coating procedures. As a micronutrient fertilizer to correct boron-deficient soils. To clean the brain cavity of a skull for mounting. |
| Base Catalog Number | 191436 |
| Boiling Point | 320 °C (loses H2O)(Lit.) |
| CAS # | 1303-96-4 |
| Density | 1.73 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| EC Number | 215-540-4 |
| Format | Crystalline powder |
| Grade | ACS grade |
| Hazard Statements | H360FD |
| Insoluble Matter | ≤0.005% |
| Melting Point | 75 °C Elimination of water of crystallization(Lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | B4Na2O7 • 10H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 381.37 |
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| pH | 9.15 – 9.20 (0.01M aq soln) |
| RTECS Number | VZ2275000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS08 |
| Solubility | 1 g dissolves in 16 M water, 0.6 mL boiling water, ~/mL glyceral; insoluble in alcohol. |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.213 hPa (20 °C) (Lit.) |
