Central & Western (India) Chemicals

Boric Acid (also known as hydrogen borate or orthoboric acid) is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical formula H₃BO₃.
It appears as a white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals, soluble in water, alcohol, and glycerin.

Boric Acid is valued for its antiseptic, antifungal, flame-retardant, and preservative properties. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, ceramics, glass, cosmetics, and industrial applications.

• Chemical Formula: H₃BO₃

• Molecular Weight: 61.83 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, and glycerol

• Melting Point: 170°C (decomposes)

• pH (1% solution): 4.5 – 6.0

• Odor: Odorless

• Mild antiseptic and antifungal agent

• Non-volatile and stable under normal conditions

• Excellent preservative and buffering agent

• Acts as a flame retardant and anti-corrosive additive

• Used as an antiseptic for minor cuts, burns, and eye infections.

• Commonly found in eye washes, ointments, and medicated powders.

• Functions as a pH buffer in pharmaceutical formulations.

• Used in ceramics and glass production to improve heat resistance and durability.

• Essential in fiberglass manufacturing to increase strength and chemical stability.

• Acts as a flux in metallurgy and welding processes.

• Serves as a micronutrient fertilizer providing boron, essential for plant growth.

• Helps in flowering, fruiting, and seed development in crops.

• Used as a pest control agent (especially against cockroaches, ants, and termites).

• Functions as a mild disinfectant and deodorizer.

• Common ingredient in laundry and cleaning formulations.

• Used in powders, lotions, creams, and bath products for its soothing and antimicrobial effects.

• Acts as a preservative and buffering agent to maintain product stability.

• Added to wood, textiles, and polymers to reduce flammability.