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Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate | 12179-04-3

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Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate | 12179-04-3

CAS No:
12179-04-3
Application:
Boron Deficiency Correction, Flowering and Fruit Setting, Fruit and Seed Development, Crop Quality and Development, Soil Application, Fertilizer Formulation, Horticultural and Vegetable Crops, Field and Plantation Crops, Ceramics & Glazes: Used as a flux and boron source in ceramic and glaze formulations., Glass Manufacturing: Applied in selected glass compositions to introduce boron and support processing characteristics., Metallurgy: Used as a flux in selected metalworking and metallurgical processes., Detergents & Cleaning: Incorporated into certain industrial cleaning and detergent formulations., Chemical Processing: Used as a borate source, buffering component, or processing aid in industrial chemistry.
Form:
Solid
Molecular Formula:
B4H10NA2O12
Molecular Weight:
291.29
Melting Point:
73
Boiling Point:
1000
Flash Point:
427
Solubility:
Soluble in water
Manufacturing Country:
India

Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or Specification

Chemtom is a leading supplier and exporter of Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate (CAS 12179-04-3) from India, serving chemical, coating, textile, water treatment and industrial manufacturers worldwide with consistent quality and dependable bulk supply.

What is Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate?

Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate is a ceramic and glass raw material used in textile and leather/ glass applications. It supports melting, fluxing, colouring and strength in ceramic and glass products. It has a molecular formula of B4H10NA2O12 and a molecular weight of 291.29 g/mol and is supplied as a solid.

Technical Specifications:

  • • CAS Number: 12179-04-3
  • • Molecular Formula: B4H10NA2O12
  • • Molecular Weight: 291.29 g/mol
  • • Physical Form: Solid
  • • Melting Point: 73 °C
  • • Boiling Point: 1000 °C
  • • Flash Point: 427 °C
  • • Solubility: Soluble in water

Key Applications of Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate:

  • • Ceramics & Glazes: Used as a flux and boron source in ceramic and glaze formulations.
  • • Glass Manufacturing: Applied in selected glass compositions to introduce boron and support processing characteristics.
  • • Metallurgy: Used as a flux in selected metalworking and metallurgical processes.
  • • Detergents & Cleaning: Incorporated into certain industrial cleaning and detergent formulations.
  • • Chemical Processing: Used as a borate source, buffering component, or processing aid in industrial chemistry.

Benefits:

  • • Works as a ceramic and glass raw material that supports melting, fluxing, colouring and strength in ceramic and glass products
  • • Good compatibility with common industrial raw materials, solvents and process conditions
  • • Helps manufacturers achieve consistent batch-to-batch performance

Industries We Serve:

  • • Chemical and specialty chemical manufacturers
  • • Paints, coatings and inks producers
  • • Textile, leather and paper industries
  • • Water treatment and process industries
  • • Distributors and bulk buyers

Why Buy Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate from Chemtom?

  • • Quality Assured: Every batch is checked for purity and specification compliance
  • • Complete Documentation: COA, MSDS/SDS and TDS available on request
  • • Flexible Packaging: Bags, drums, HDPE containers and customised pack sizes for trial and bulk orders
  • • Global Reach: Prompt dispatch across India and reliable export logistics
  • • Competitive Pricing: Bulk and repeat-order pricing tailored to your volume

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