# Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid1034391
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: Biocide, Chemical reaction regulator, Flame retardant, insect repellent, Stabilizing agent
Identifier: DTXSID1034391

> Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate is used as biocide / chemical reaction regulator. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 18 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Construction, Laboratory supplies. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 18 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Construction, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 18 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Construction, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Stabilizing agent, Biocide, Flame retardant.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._