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##### CAS Number

10043-35-3















##### Grade

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##### Packaging

Fiber Drum







































**Chemical Formula:** H₃BO₃
**Boric Acid** is a versatile, weakly acidic compound composed of boron, oxygen, and hydrogen. It appears as a white, odorless crystalline powder and is widely recognized for its antiseptic, buffering, flame-retardant, and antifungal properties. Due to its multifunctional nature and relatively low toxicity, Boric Acid is utilized across industries including pharmaceuticals, glass manufacturing, agriculture, and industrial processing.
**Appearance:**
White crystalline powder or colorless crystals
**Uses:**
**Pharmaceutical Applications:**
Used in ophthalmic solutions, antiseptic powders, and topical preparations to treat minor cuts, burns, and eye irritations due to its mild antibacterial and antifungal properties.
**Industrial Applications:**
Serves as a pH buffer, corrosion inhibitor, and flame retardant in industrial formulations. Frequently used in electroplating baths, lubricants, and adhesives for improved chemical stability.
**Glass & Ceramics:**
Enhances clarity, durability, and thermal shock resistance in borosilicate glass. Also used in glazes and enamels to improve texture and finish.
**Agriculture:**
Acts as a micronutrient fertilizer to promote plant health by aiding in cell wall formation and reproductive development, especially in boron-deficient soils.
**Pest Control:**
Employed as a low-toxicity insecticide against ants, cockroaches, and silverfish in residential and commercial pest control applications.







































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