Description
This paper discusses borax and boron compounds in wiredrawing products and dry lubricants. It also addresses related standards and regulations such as the Global Harmonization System (GHS) for classification and labeling of chemical products, REACH regulations in Europe, and borax classification and reprotoxic substances. It discusses the 2010 deadline for related European restrictions and reaction to it as it relates to new products in the US market and the subsequent effect on speed, die life, handling, and overall effectiveness.