Ammonium pentaborate, 99%

Name: Ammonium pentaborate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015136

About Ammonium pentaborate, 99%

Ammonium pentaborate is a main-group metal compound (Extra Pure grade) carrying the CAS registry number 12046-03-6 at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula (NH4)2B10O16.8H2O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 544.3 g/mol. Common synonyms include Diammonium decaborate and Ammonium penta-borate.

In its supplied form it is white powder or crystals or chunks. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span metallurgy and plating and surfactants and detergency. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metallurgy & plating
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ammonium pentaborate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-015136
CAS Number	12046-03-6
Molecular formula	(NH₄)₂B₁₀O_16.8H₂O
Molecular weight	544.3 g/mol
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29420090

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals or chunks

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P305 + P351 + P338

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 12046-03-6

AR

Ammonium pentaborate, GR 99%+

CAS: 12046-03-6
Formula: (NH₄)₂B₁₀O_16.8H₂O
MW: 544.3 g/mol

VQ-015137

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ammonium pentaborate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Ammonium pentaborate, 99% is 12046-03-6. It is also known as Diammonium decaborate, Ammonium penta-borate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ammonium pentaborate, 99%?

Ammonium pentaborate, 99% has the molecular formula (NH4)2B10O16.8H2O and a molecular weight of 544.3 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ammonium pentaborate, 99% can I order?

We supply Ammonium pentaborate, 99% in Extra Pure (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ammonium pentaborate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Ammonium pentaborate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ammonium pentaborate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ammonium pentaborate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.