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Rose Mill Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate (DOT)

Rose Mill Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate (DOT) is used as a cellulose flame retardant, wood preservative, cleaning agent, water treatment agent, and in other uses. Under normal conditions, DOT is stable, free-flowing, and is a mildly alkaline salt. It is soluble in water. Rose Mill Company is the largest independent producer of borate powders in North America. We process our high-quality powdered and granular borates each day, ensuring a fresh product with longer shelf-life.

Chemical Name: Boron Sodium Oxide Tetrahydrate

Functions: Flame Retardant, Preservative, Water Treatment Agent

CAS Number: 12280-03-4

Chemical Family: Borates, Boron-based Compounds

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Identification & Functionality

Molecular formula
Na₂B₈O₁₃:4H₂O

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes

Properties

Typical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Diboron Trioxide66.0 - 69.0%-
Puritymin. 98.0%-
Sodium Oxide14.0 - 15.0%-
Solubility In Water @ 10°C)4.5%-
Solubility In Water @ 40°C27.4%-
Ph (1% Solution, 20°C)8.5--
Ph (10% Solution, 20°C)7.6--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging & Availability
  • Rose Mill stocks DOT in bulk sacks, fiber drums, and in pallets of 50 lb. bags. Custom powdering as well as custom packaging is available to meet your specifications.
  • Granular
  • Powder
  • 50 lb/25 kg bags
  • Fiber Drums
  • Bulk Sacks
  • Custom Sizes