Sodium tetraborate

CAS Number

1303-96-4

Synonym

Anhydrous borax; borax dehydrated; borax glass; boric acid, disodium salt; boron sodium oxide (B₄Na₂O₇); disodium tetraborate; fused borax

Occurrence/Use

Pesticide; manufacture of glass, enamels, & other ceramic products; soldering metals; preservative either alone or with other antiseptics against wood fungus; fireproofing fabrics & wood; corrosion inhibitor; bleaching agent for textile; ingredient of detergents and cosmetic products; oxidizer in tooth powder and tooth paste

Date Added

12/15/2015