Sodium perborate
Agent Name
Sodium perborate
CAS Number
7632-04-4
Formula
B-H-O3.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dexol; Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt; Perboric acid (HBO3), sodium salt; Sodium perborate (NaBO3); Sodium peroxoborate; Perboric acid, sodium salt; Sodium peroxoborate, anhydrous; [ChemIDplus] UN3247
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
White hygroscopic solid; Produces oxygen gas when dissolved in water; [Hawley] White to yellowish hygroscopic solid; [CAMEO] White odorless crystalline granules; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to bleach straw, ivory, sponges, bristles, waxes, textiles, and other fibers; Also used in germicides, topical antiseptics, detergents, denture cleaners, mouthwashes, deodorants, toothpastes, electroplating agents, cold wave preparations, and vat dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Toxic by ingestion--may cause burns of mouth and esophagus; May cause borate poisoning; Lethal dose = 0.1-0.5 g/kg; A reproductive toxin in animal studies; [HSDB] A strong oxidizing agent; Poses fire risk on contact with organic substances; [Hawley] A strong oxidizing agent; Mixtures with organic substances may ignite and burn vigorously; Reacts with water rapidly producing oxygen; [CAMEO] An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A respiratory tract irritant; May cause severe eye injury; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Boric acid."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: