Boric acid
CAS Number
10043-35-3Synonym
Orthoboric acid; Boracic acid; Borofax; Boron hydroxide
Occurrence/Use
Crosslinker in hydraulic fracturing; pesticide; insecticide; weatherproofing wood and fireproofing fabrics; preservative; ant poinsons or bait; used in the manufacture of various products, such as glass, paper products, electrical and electronic products, fabric, textile, leather products, lubricants, lawn and garden care products, and many more; flame retardant; nuclear-reactor cooling water additive; component in high contrast lith-type film developer formula; sequestrant; buffer; in cosmetic products; medication
Date Added
12/15/2015![Boric Acid](https://oehha.ca.gov/sites/default/files/media/styles/width_-_340px/public/files/images/chemical/boricacid.png?itok=sUFPzKPy)