Boric Acid & Borax
Innova Global (India), we are engaged in offering a qualitative range of Boric Acid/ Borax. Our vendors carefully formulate this boric acid in adherence with the industry laid standards & norms. Offered range of boric acid is highly appreciated among the patrons for its remarkable attributes such as longer shelf life, precise pH value and accurate composition.The primary industrial use of boric acid/ is in the manufacture of monofilament fiberglass usually referred to as textile fiberglass.In the jewelry industry, boric acid is often used in combination with denatured alcohol to reduce surface oxidation and firescale from forming on metals during annealing and soldering operations.Boric acid is one of the most commonly used substances that can neutralize active hydrofluoric acid (HF). It works by forcing the free F− anions into complex salts. This process defeats the extreme toxicity of hydrofluoric acid, particularly its ability to sequester ionic calcium from blood serum which can lead to cardiac arrest and bone decomposition; such an event can occur from just minor skin contact with HF.Boric acid is added to borax for use as welding flux by blacksmiths.
Applications
- Used in cosmetics and skincare as preservatives, emulsifiers, and pH regulators.
- Applied in pharmaceutical ointments and eye washes for their mild antiseptic properties.
- Used in detergents and soaps to soften water and enhance cleaning performance.
- Serves as a flux in metallurgy and glass manufacturing to lower melting points.
- Used in insecticidal formulations as a safe household pest control compound.
Advantage
- Maintains pH balance in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
- Acts as a mild antiseptic and antifungal, safe for topical use in low concentrations.
- Improves product stability and consistency of emulsions.
- Environmentally friendly and less toxic compared to strong chemical preservatives.
- Versatile usage across cosmetic, medical, and industrial sectors.
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Boric Acid: Mild antiseptic & pH stabilizer; Borax: Buffering & emulsifying agent. |
| Applications | Cosmetics, antiseptic ointments, detergents, glass industry, pest control, metallurgy. |
| Advantages | Maintains pH, mild antiseptic, improves stability, eco-friendly, multi-purpose. |
| Chemical Type | Boron-based inorganic compounds (H₃BO₃ and Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O). |
| Main Function / Use | Used as stabilizers, buffers, antiseptics, and cleaning enhancers in multiple formulations. |