Boric acid
Boric acid
What is Boric acid?
Boric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 10043-35-3 and molecular formula H3BO3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
The main uses of boric acid is to make borate salts such as borax and other boron compounds. Boric acid is also used in heat resistant glass, in fireproofing fabrics, in electroplating baths, in leather manufacturing, porcelain enamels and in hardening steels. Boric acid has antiseptic and antiviral activity. Aqueous solutions have been used as mouth-washes, eye-drops, skin lotions and cosmetics. Boric acid and its salts are components of many commercial insecticides and wood preservatives.
Specifications
H3BO3
61.83 g/mol
ACS reagent
≥99.8%
white cystals
≤0.005% insoluble in methanol
≤0.05% with methanol-HCl non-volat. matter
H2O: soluble1 M, clear, colorless (hot)
Safety Information
GHS08Danger
H360FD
P201-P308 + P313
Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
160 °C (dec.)(lit.)
chloride (Cl-): ≤3 mg/kg
phosphate (PO43-): ≤5 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤20 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤1 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg
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