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Boric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Boric acid is a precursor material for other boron compounds. A dilute water solution of boric acid is usually employed as a mild antiseptic and eyewash. Boric acid is employed in leather manufacture, electroplating and cosmetics. It is involved in the production of monofilament fiberglass which finds applications in boats, industrial piping, LCD flat panel displays and computer circuit boards. It is in combination with sodium tetraborate decahydrate (borax) and is used as a welding flux by blacksmiths. The mixture of boric acid and silicone oil is useful in the production of silly putty.
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Boric acid is a precursor material for other boron compounds. A dilute water solution of boric acid is usually employed as a mild antiseptic and eyewash. Boric acid is employed in leather manufacture, electroplating and cosmetics. It is involved in the production of monofilament fiberglass which finds applications in boats, industrial piping, LCD flat panel displays and computer circuit boards. It is in combination with sodium tetraborate decahydrate (borax) and is used as a welding flux by blacksmiths. The mixture of boric acid and silicone oil is useful in the production of silly putty.
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohols. Slightly soluble in acetone and pyridine.
Notes
Store in cool place. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with potassium and acid anhydrides.
Specifications
pH
3.8 to 4.8
Melting Point
∼185°C (decomposition)
Density
1.435
Odor
Odorless
Flash Point
None
Quantity
500 g
Linear Formula
H3BO3
Beilstein
1697939
Merck Index
14,1336
Solubility Information
Soluble in water and alcohols. Slightly soluble in acetone and pyridine.
Hazard Category
H360FD
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber
233-139-2
RTECSNumber
ED4550000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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