Ammonium pentaborate

Agent Name
Ammonium pentaborate
CAS Number
12007-89-5
Formula
B5-H-O8.H3-N
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ammonium borate (NH4B5O8); Ammonium pentaborat; Boric acid (HB5O8), ammonium salt; Ammonium boron oxide ((NH4)B5O8); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Odorless white solid; [CAMEO] Slightly water soluble; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in chemical production and atomic submarines; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin, eye, nose, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] Harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline]
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