Product Name:

Boric Acid

WCode:

02-011

CAS No.

10043-35-3

Molecular Formula:

H3BO3

Formula Weight:

61.83

           

Sales Specification, NF

Assay

99.5- 100.5%

Heavy metals (expressed as Pb) ppm

<20

Loss on drying %

<0.5

Solubility in alcohol

Completely dissolves

Solubility in water

Clear solution

 

Sales Specification, Technical Grade

B2O3

56.25% - 56.80%

Assay

99.9% - 100.9%

SO4 pp,

<350

Cl ppm

< 18

Fe ppm

< 6

 

 

Applications

The main use 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 mouthwashes, eye-drops, skin lotions and cosmetics. Boric acid and its salts are components of many commercial insecticides and wood preservatives. 

 

 

Packing:

In 25kg bag; 42bag/pallet