5 Mol Borax (Etibor 48)

ETIBOR 48

(BORAX PENTAHYDRATE)

GRANULAR TECHNICAL

Specification Typical Analysis

B2O3	48.0% min	48.8%
Na2O	21.28% min	21.6%
Fe	10ppm max	3ppm
CI	50ppm max	25ppm
SO4	150ppm max	25ppm
Insolubles	250ppm max	110ppm

Particle Size Distribution

+20mesh	2.0% max	1.0%
+50mesh		65%
+100mesh		92%
+200mesh		98.5%
-200mesh	5.0% max	1.5%

Etibor 48, commonly referred to as Borax 5mol, is used in some antifreeze compounds, the manufacture of glass, adhesives, anti-corrosion formulations and several other end uses. It can economically replace the use of Borax 10mol, as well.

Melting Point-200*C Solubility in Water-.39lb/gals

pH 9.26 (.1% solution at 20*C); 9.32 (3.7% solution at 20*C)

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American Borate Company, 5700 Cleveland St. Suite 420,Virginia Beach, Va 23462

Phone: 757-490-2242 /or/ 800-486-1072 Fax: 757-490-1548