Version 1Last reviewed 26 February 2026Catalogue: APH10
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
Product Name
Electrode pH Calibration Buffer - pH10.0
Other Names
N/A
Product Number(s)
APH10
CAS Number
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Analytical reagent.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd 11 Carlton Street KIRWAN QLD 4817 Australia (07) 4773 9444 pst@proscitech.com proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd 11 Carlton Street KIRWAN QLD 4817 Australia (07) 4773 9444 pst@proscitech.com proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Non Hazardous. Non Dangerous Goods.
Not considered a hazard according to the criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Not available.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation
Not available.
Ingestion
Not available.
Eyes
Not available.
Skin
Not available.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Sodium Tetraborate
1330-43-4
<10%
-
Sodium Hydroxide
1310-73-2
<1%
-
Water
7732-18-5
to 100%
-
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion
If conscious wash out mouth with water. Seek medical advice. Show this SDS to medical practitioner.
Inhalation
Remove from contaminated air. Maintain breathing with artificial respiration if necessary. Seek medical assistance. Show this SDS to a doctor.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately wash skin thoroughly with water and mild soap. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. Show this SDS to medical practitioner. Launder clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact
Immediately hold eyelids open and flood with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical aid. Show this SDS to medical practitioner.
Other Information
Safety showers and eye wash facilities should be provided.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Fire
Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Fire fighters and others who may be exposed to combustion products during fire should wear full protective clothing including positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear SCBA with full face-piece, operated in positive pressure mode when fighting fires.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Do not allow to enter waterways. Restrict access to area. Remove chemicals that can react with the spilled material.
Environmental precautions
Not available.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Use inert material such as sand or earth to contain spill or leak. Absorb spills with chemical absorber or vermiculite and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
Conditions for safe storage
Store sealed in original container in a cool well ventilated situation away from foods and other chemicals. Do not store in direct sunlight. Observe good hygiene and housekeeping practices.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m³
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m³
Sodium hydroxide
-
2 mg/m3 TWA & Peak limitation
-
-
Borates,tetra,sodium salts(decahydrate)
-
5mg/m3 TWA
-
-
Engineering controls
Not required with normal use.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
No information available.
Skin protection
The use of nitrile or neoprene gloves complying with AS 2161 and the use of faceshield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield protection complying with AS/NZS 1337 is recommended.
Body protection
No information available.
Respiratory protection
No information available.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
Appearance
Clear or blue liquid
Odour
Odourless
pH
10
Vapour Pressure
Not available.
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
100
Melting Point
0
Solubility
Soluble
Specific Gravity of Density
1
Flash Point
Not available.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable. Product will not burn or support combustion.
Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Formula
Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Excessive heat. Sunlight. Absorption of carbon dioxide. Decomposition products include oxides of sodium and boron.
Incompatible materials
Acids, alkalis.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
May be irritating to eye tissue. For sodium hydroxide 500mg applied to rabbit skin produced severe irritation after 24 hours.
Skin contact
May irritate skin tissue. May be harmful by skin absorption.
Ingestion
May cause irritation of the gastric system. Ingestion of large quantities may cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea, shock or death. For sodium tetraborate LDLo : oral infant 1000mg/kg ,oral man 709mg/kg LD50 oral rat 2660mg/kg
Inhalation
Not considered a hazard with normal laboratory use. Mists may cause irritation of mucous membranes.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None.
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
0
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.
15. Regulatory Information
Poisons Schedule Number
No information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. Other Information
SDS preparation date
26 February 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.