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Boric acid, Puratronic™, 99.9995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
It is used as a primary or adjunct buffer in swimming pools, flame retardant, neutron absorber in nuclear power plants, colorant to make flame green, preservative in urine samples, welding flux in combination with borax, or precursor to other chemical compounds. It is used to prevent/remove existing wet and dry rot in timbers, treat wood against fungal/insect attack, prevent athlete’s foot, lubricate carom boards, and reduce surface oxidation on metals at high temperatures. It can be used to produce lubricant for ceramic or metal surfaces, textile fiberglass, induction furnace linings and ceramics, Silly Putty, and glass LCD flat panel displays. It can prevent the high temperature reaction of aluminum with nitrates in pyrotechniques, and neutralize active hydrofluoric acid.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point
∽185°C (decomposition)
Density
1.435
Flash Point
None
Assay Percent Range
99.99% (metals basis)
Quantity
100 g
Physical Form
Powder
Linear Formula
H3BO3
Beilstein
1697939
Merck Index
14,1336
Solubility Information
Soluble in water- solubility increases rapidly with temperature. Soluble in methanol and ethanol. Very slightly soluble in acetone.
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
storageNote1
Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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