Boric Acid is a colourless crystal or a white powder that dissolves in water. Also called Hydrogen Borate, Boracic Acid or Orthoboric Acid, this weak acid of Boron has applications in several different industries.
Our Boric Acid is a technical grade available in 25kg bags and 1000kg bulk bags. We can also supply other grades of this product.
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One application of Boric Acid is within the pest control industry. Boric acid is a registered insecticide considered deadly to all insects, frequently used to control household pests such as cockroaches, termites, fire ants, fleas and other insects. Generally considered safe for household use, Boric Acid affects insects’ metabolism and the dry powder is abrasive to the insects’ bodies. Although deadly to insects, Boric Acid is low in toxicity to people, pets and other non target animals, as well as being odourless, non staining and contains no volatile solvents.
Additionally, in combination with its use within pest control Boric Acid can also be used for wood preservation preventing and destroying rot in timbers. Boric Acid inhibits the growth of fungus and can therefore prevent rotting and insect attack. Often used to prevent slime, mycelium and algae growth, Boric Acid is found useful within marine environments.
Boric Acid also has medicinal uses; since it inhibits the growth of micro-organisms it can be used as an antiseptic for treating minor burns and cuts and is sometimes used in dressings or salves. This anti bacterial property of Boric Acid also allows it to be used for the treatment of acne, yeast infections and for the prevention of athlete’s foot. Furthermore, Boric Acid is used to treat irritated eyes and is found within some contact lens solutions. Boric Acid can also be used in swimming pools as a safer and gentler substitute for chlorine.
An industrial use of Boric acid is within the manufacturing of fibreglass, used to reinforce plastics in applications that range from boats to industrial piping and computer circuit boards.
Boric Acid has flame retardant properties and is therefore used in an array of products such as textiles, cotton, paper and wood to protect against damage from heat and flames.
A further application of Boric Acid is within the production of high tech glass products and coatings used in computers, LCDs and plasma screens. Together with this application and new research into Boric Acid’s effect on increasing the efficiency many manufacturing processes, by which it has been shown to lower energy usage, Boric Acid uses continue to show an upward trend.
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