| hazard signal | Danger |
| hazard classes and categories | Eye Irrit. 2 (12.02%)Repr. 1B (93.25%)Reproductive toxicity - category 1BAcute toxicity (Oral) - Category 5Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A-2BReproductive toxicity - Category 2Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1 (kidney, nervous system, respiratory system)Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 (nervous system, kidney, respiratory system), Category 2 (testis)Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2Reproductive toxicity - Category 1BSpecific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1 (central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 (respiratory organs, nervous system)Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) - Category 4Repr. 1B |
| precautionary statement codes | P203, P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, P318, P337+P317, P405, and P501 |
| hazard statements | H319 (12.02%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]H360 (93.25%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] |
| hazards summary | The basis for the TLV for inorganic borate compounds is irritation of the nose and respiratory tract. Studies of workers exposed to sodium borate dusts found no evidence of pulmonary function or reproductive impairment. Repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Toxic by ingestion with effects on the liver, kidneys, and CNS. |
