| Status: | ISO 765 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC: | disodium tetraborate decahydrate |
| CAS: | borax |
| Reg. No.: | 1303-96-4 |
| Formula: | B4H20Na2O17 |
| Activity: | herbicides (inorganic herbicides) insecticides (inorganic insecticides) |
| Notes: | This substance is considered by the International Organization for Standardization not to require a common name; “disodium tetraborate” is given as an alternative. The name “borax” is approved by the Weed Science Society of America. |
A data sheet from the Compendium of Pesticide Common Names