Oxidizers & Peroxides
REACH
Sodium perborate tetrahydrate
CAS Number
10486-00-7
EC Number
239-172-9
What is Sodium perborate tetrahydrate?
Sodium perborate tetrahydrate (CAS 10486-00-7) is an oxygen-releasing bleaching agent used in cleaning, textile, and personal care manufacturing.
Where is Sodium perborate tetrahydrate used?
- Laundry detergents: primary bleaching component against tea, wine, and organic soils at elevated wash temperatures
- Textiles: bleaching cotton and linen without the fiber degradation of hypochlorite treatments
- Personal care: gradual, controlled peroxide release in tooth whitening powders and denture cleansers
- Industrial and institutional cleaning: disinfection and stain removal on hard surfaces
- Upon dissolution it delivers controlled oxidative action, an alternative to chlorine-based bleaches.
Commercial specifications
- Detergent grade for consumer goods formulation purity requirements
- Traded in bulk bags and smaller formats
Other Names (Synonyms)
Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, hydrate (1:1:4)|Perboric acid (HBO3), sodium salt, tetrahydrate|Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate|Sodium perborate (NaBO3) tetrahydrate|Sodium Perborate|SPB|Sodium Borate Perhydrate.
What are the physical properties of Sodium perborate tetrahydrate?
Melting Point 60 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density 1.73
Appearance white crystalline powder
Color White
Odor Odorless
Form Crystalline Powder
Water Solubility 21.5 g/L (18 ºC)
pH 10 (15g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Sodium perborate tetrahydrate?
HS Code 28403000
UN Number 1479
ADR Class 5.1
Packing Group II
Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
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