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Boric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11484253
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Description

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.

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.

Applications
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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10043-35-3
Molecular Formula BH3O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 61.83
MDL Number MFCD00011337
InChI Key KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym orthoboric acid, boracic acid, borofax, boron hydroxide, boron trihydroxide, three elephant, basilit b, trihydroxyborone, h3bo3, flea prufe
PubChem CID 7628
ChEBI CHEBI:33118
IUPAC Name boric acid
SMILES OB(O)O

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.
Formula Weight 61.83
Percent Purity ≥99%
Chemical Name or Material Boric acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Boric acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
 Hazard Statement
  • H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : boric acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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