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DKK-TOA CORPORATION
SDS No.: E1095-8
PRODUCT NAME: Powder for pH9.18 Standard Solution

Created: Oct. 28, 1998

Revised: Aug. 19, 2021

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER

Product Name : Powder for pH9.18 Standard Solution
Product Code : 143F062, 143F253, 143F309, 143F0621, 143F212
Manufacturer : DKK-TOA CORPORATION
Address : 29-10, Takadanobaba 1-Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8648 Japan
Department : Sensor Technology Dept.
Phone : +81-3-3202-0225
Fax : +81-3-3202-5685

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Physical/Chemical Hazards:
Human Health Hazards:
Environmental Hazards:
(Hazard categories not described in the above are classified either as Not applicable or
as Not classifiable.)
Flammable solids Not classified
Pyrophoric solids Not classified
Self-heating chemicals Not classified
Acute toxicity (Oral) Not classified
Acute toxicity (Skin) Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Carcinogenicity Not classified
Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (Central nervous system,
(Single exposure) Gastrointestinal tract)
Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)
(Single exposure)
Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (Respiratory organs,
(Repetitive exposure) Nervous system)
Aquatic environment toxicity Not classified
(Acute)
Aquatic environment toxicity Category 4
(Long-term)

GHS Label Elements

Pictogram and Symbol:

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statements:
Precautionary Statements:
【Safety Measures】
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Causes damage to respiratory system, nervous system and kidney.
Causes damage to respiratory system, nervous system and kidney through
prolonged or repeated exposure
May cause damage to testis through prolonged or repeated exposure
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wash eyes thoroughly after handling.
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PRODUCT NAME: Powder for pH9.18 Standard Solution

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Wear appropriate protective gloves.
Wear appropriate eye protection and face protection.
【First Aid】 If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Immediately, call a doctor.
If the victim feels unwell, get medical advice/attention..
Specific treatment is necessary.
If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
【Storage】 Store locked up.
【Disposal】 Contents/containers should be properly disposed of in accordance with the
related laws and regulations or consign the disposal of contents/containers to
a hazardous waste disposal firm approved by the competent authority.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Form: Single Substance
Chemical Name Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate

≧99%
Percent Range
(≧11% as Boron) 【NOTE】
Chemical Formula *1: Act on the Evaluation of Chemical
Na2B4O7･10H2O
Substances and Regulation of Their
1
Official Act* 1-69 Manufacture, etc.
Gazette No. *2: Industrial Safety and Health Act
ISHA*2 －
CAS No. 1303-96-4

4. FIRST AID
Inhalation : Immediately, remove the victim to fresh air and let him/her blow nose and
rinse mouth. Id he/she feels unwell, get medical advice/attention.
Skin Contact : Wash the contaminated or contact spot of skin thoroughly with a large
amount of water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
Eye Contact : Immediately, rinse the eye thoroughly with running water. If eye irritation
persists, get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion : Give the victim a large amount of water.
If experiencing any symptoms, get medical advice/attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media
Firefighting Instruction
Protection of Firefighters
: This product is non-combustible. In case of a fire in the vicinity, use media
appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
: In case of a fire in the vicinity, immediately remove containers to a safe
place. If containers cannot be removed, spray water onto them and the
surrounding area to cool down.
: When fighting fire, make sure to wear appropriate protective equipment.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

For Humans : If necessary, wear appropriate protective equipment such as eye protection,
protective gloves, etc. Pay attention to avoid the spilled material from
getting on skin and not to breathe its dust.
For Environment : Pay attention to stop the spilled material from directly entering sewage
and drainage systems or bodies of water to protect the environment.
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When dissolving into and diluting with plenty of water, take necessary
measures so that the contaminated water may not be released to the
environment without proper treatment.
Clean-up Method : Sweep up to collect the spilled and scattered product to empty containers as
and Equipment much as possible. Then, thoroughly flush and decontaminate the spilled area
with plenty of water.

7. HANDLING/STORAGE
Handling
Technical Measures : If necessary, wear appropriate protective equipment such as eye protection
rubber gloves, etc.
Precautions : Pay attention to avoid the product from getting on skin.
Storage
Storage Conditions : Tightly close containers and store in a cool and dark place.
Container Material : Glass, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, etc.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Equipment : In case generation of dust is anticipated in the workplace, provide local
ventilation equipment if available.
Control Concentration : Not established
Threshold Limit Value : Data on the product are not available.
Data on its component are as follows:
･OEL (2020): Not established
･ACGIH(2013): TWA 2 mg/m3 (as Boron)
STEL 6 mg/m3 (as Boron)
【NOTE】 OEL: Occupational Exposure Limits recommended by
The Japan Society for Occupational Health
Personal Protective Equipment
For respiratory organs : Wear appropriate protective equipment if necessary.
For hands : Wear appropriate protective equipment if necessary.
For eyes : Wear appropriate protective equipment if necessary.
For skin & body : Wear appropriate protective equipment if necessary.

9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Appearance : Solid (Powder) Odor : None
Color : White pH : 9.18 (0.01 mol/kg aqueous solution at 25℃)
Particular temperature/temperature range to cause changes in physical state
Melting Point : 75℃
Boiling Point : 100℃(Decomposition)
Flash Point : Non-combustible
Combustion/Explosion Upper Limit and Lower Limit : No data
Vapor pressure : No data
Specific Gravity (Water=1) : 1.73
Solubility : Water : 4.8% (at 20℃)
: Organic Solvent : Hardly soluble in Ethanol
Spontaneous Ignition Temp. : No data

10. STABILITY/REACTIVITY
Reactivity : The product may react in contact with oxidizing agent.
Chemical Stability : Stable when used under proper conditions.
Conditions to avoid : Avoid sunlight, heat, oxidizing agent, etc.
Hazardous decomposition product : Boron compound

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity(Oral)
Information on the product : Classified as Not classified based on the LD50 value.
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Acute Toxicity(Skin)
Information on the product : Classified as Not classified based on the LD50 value.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Information on the product : Classified as Category 2 based on the concentration of the
component of skin corrosion/irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Information on the product : Classified as Category 2A based on the concentration of the
component of serious eye damage/eye irritation.
Carcinogenicity
Information on the product : Classified as Not classified based on the concentration of the
component of carcinogenicity.
Reproductive toxicity
Information on the product : Classified as Category 1B based on the concentration of the
component of reproductive toxicity.
Specific target organ toxicity (Single exposure)
Information on the product : Classified as Category 1 (Central nervous system, Gastrointestinal
tract), Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) based on the
concentration of the component of specific target organ toxicity.
Specific target organ toxicity (Repeated exposure)
Information on the product : Classified as Category 1 (Respiratory organs, Nervous system)
based on the concentration of the component of specific target
organ toxicity.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic environment toxicity (Acute)
Information on the product : Classified as Not classified based on the concentration of the
component of aquatic environment toxicity (Acute).
Aquatic environment toxicity (Long-term)
Information on the product : Classified as Category 4 based on the concentration of the
component of aquatic environment toxicity (Long-term).

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Chemicals : Dissolve the waste chemical in a large amount of water.
Then, adjusting its pH to neutral, discharge to the drain in accordance
with the related laws and regulations.
Or consign the disposal to a hazardous waste disposal firm approved
by the competent authority.
Empty Containers : When disposing of empty containers, thoroughly remove contents and
dispose of in accordance with your national and local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Be sure to handle this material in compliance with environmental, safety and health laws and regulations
of your national and local government.
National Regulations
For Ground Transportation : Observe the Road Act.
For Marine Transportation : Observe the Ship Safety Act and Port Regulation Act.
For Air Transportation : Observe the Civil Aeronautics Act.
UN Identification No. : Not applicable
UN Hazard Classification : Not applicable
UN Packing Group : Not applicable
Guide Number for Emergency Response: None
Precautions for Transportation : During transportation of the product, avoid direct sunlight and
ensure that there is no leakage. Avoid dropping, falling and
damaging the container of the material when the material is
loaded onto a truck or the like. Be sure to prevent collapse of
cargo piles.
International Regulations
For Ground Transportation
UN Proper Shipping Name : Not applicable
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UN Hazard Classification : Not applicable

UN Subsidiary Risk
UN Identification No.
UN Packing Group
For Marine Transportation
UN Proper Shipping Name
UN Hazard Classification
UN Subsidiary Risk
UN Identification No.
UN Packing Group
For Air Transportation
UN Proper Shipping Name
UN Hazard Classification
UN Subsidiary Risk
UN Identification No.
UN Packing Group
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable
: Not applicable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Be sure to handle this material in compliance with environmental, safety and health laws and regulations
of your national and local government. In Japan this material is regulated as follows:
The Pollutant Release and
Transfer Register Promotion
Act (PRTR)
Industrial Safety and Health
Act
Poisonous and Deleterious
Substance Control Act
Sewerage Act
Water Pollution Control Law
Soil Contamination
Countermeasures Act
: ・Class I Designated Chemical Substance ((Article 2.2 of Act,
Article 1 of Enforcement Order, Appendix 1): Disodium Tetraborate
Decahydrate (Boron Compound), Cabinet Order No. 405: 11% as
Boron
: ・Dangerous and harmful Substance subject to indicate its name
(Article 57 Paragraph 1 of Act, Article 18 of Enforcement Order):
Disodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (Boron compound), Cabinet
Order No. 544
・Dangerous and harmful Substance subject to notify its name (Article
57.2 of Act, Article 18.2 of Enforcement Order, Appendix 9):
Disodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (Boron compound), Cabinet
Order No. 544
: ・Not applicable
: ・Hazardous substance established in effluent standard (Article 12.2.2
of Act, Article 9.4 of Enforcement Order): Disodium Tetraborate
Decahydrate
: ･Hazardous Material (Article 2 of Law, Article 2 of Enforcement
Order, Article 1 of Ministerial Ordinance that establishes effluent
standard): Disodium Tetraborate Decahydrate
: ・Designated hazardous substance (Article 2.1 of Act, Article 1 of
Enforcement Order): Boron and its compound

16. OTHER INFORMATION

References
(1) Chemical Risk Information Platform (CHRIP), National Institute of Technology and Evaluation
(2) ezCRIC, Japan Chemical Database Ltd.
(3) JIS Z7252-2014 and Z7253-2012
(4) Site for Safety in Workplace (Shokuba-no-Anzen Site),Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare, Japan
Coverage
- The information contained herein is based on data collected from many technical documents and is
considered to be accurate, but is not necessarily inclusive. Due care should be exercised in handling
the material.
- All data herein are intended to provide information but not assured.
- All of the notes are for normal handling. In case of special handling, take safety measures suitable for
the use or application.