Boric acid

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Synonym

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

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