Synonyms of Boric Acid
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There are a number of synonyms of Boric Acid including Borofax and other propriety names. H3BO3 is the chemical formula for Boric Acid, a naturally occurring mineral found in volcanic areas such as in Tuscany and Nevada. The chemical formula for Boric Acid can also be written as B(OH)3. When occurring naturally, Boric Acid is most usually known as Sassolite.
Boric Acid takes the form of clear, colourless crystals or a white powder, both of which are water soluble and readily dissolve in water. Boric Acid and Boric Acid Salts can be found in seawater, in many plants and in most fruits.
H3BO3 has many applications in the home. One of the most common uses domestically is for the treatment and eradication of insect infestations such as ants and cockroaches. Boric Acid was first registered as an insecticide in 1948 to control infestations of ants, fire ants, cockroaches, termites, fleas and silverfish.
Homemade ‘ant bait’ can be made by soaking cotton wool balls in a solution of 1 x teaspoon H3BO3 powder, 10 x teaspoons sugar and about 500 ml water. The cotton wool balls are soaked in this solution and then left near ant trails. The sugar attracts ants and other insects, and they eat the solution, taking it back to their nests. The solution works by altering the metabolism of the insects and causing death. This is an effective and safe way to treat infestations not only of ants and cockroaches, but also infestations silverfish, fleas and red ants. This method can wipe out entire colonies of insects.
Medicinally, H3BO3 is used to treat everything from Athlete’s Foot to acne. It acts as a mild antiseptic with antiviral and antibacterial properties. Minor skin irritations such as ‘sweat rashes’ and ‘nappy rash’ can be effectively treated by using a mixture of Boric Acid or by topically a Boric Acid-based ointment. Many proprietary brands exist for this purpose. Boric Acid can effectively be used as an eyewash in dilute form. It is also used as an antiseptic and in dressings and salves.
As with all chemicals, care should be taken when handling or working with H3BO3. In large quantities, Boric Acid is poisonous when inhaled or ingested. H3BO3 should only be used by competent persons who have thoroughly read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) relating to the product. Boric Acid should be kept away from animals and children. Long-term exposure to H3BO3 can cause kidney damage and eventually renal failure.
The classification of Boric Acid changes on 1 December 2010 from Category 2 Reproductive Toxin, Repr. Cat 2; R60-61 (May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child).
The new classification of Boric Acid from 1 December 2010 is Category 1B Reproductive Toxicant. The criteria for classification of Category 1B is based on data from animal studies. From 1 December 2010 Boric Acid carries the Hazard Statement H360FD (May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child). This applies when Boric Acid is in mixtures at a concentration of greater than or equal to 5.5%.
For further information on H3BO3 please refer to the other relevant pages of this website such as Boric Acid Packaging, Boric Acid Labelling, Boric Acid Safety and transporting Boric Acid.
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