Boric Acid (CAS: 10043-35-3) – Multi-Purpose Industrial and Household Chemical

🧪 CAS Number: 10043-35-3

🌟 Product Description

Boric acid (H₃BO₃) is a white crystalline or powdered, mildly acidic compound soluble in water. It is widely used in glass, ceramics, agriculture, wood preservation, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, it is also preferred in medical and household applications.

🏭 Applications

🏺 Glass & Ceramics: Heat-resistant glass and glaze formulations

🌱 Agriculture: Plant nutrition and fungal disease prevention

🔹 Wood Preservation: Component in insect and fungus protection formulas

💊 Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Antiseptic creams, eyewash solutions

🧪 Chemical Industry: Production of boron compounds

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline or powder

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: H₃BO₃

Molecular Weight: 61.83 g/mol

Density: 1.435 g/cm³

Melting Point: 170.9 °C (dehydrates)

Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry, and moisture-free place. Harmful if ingested. Prolonged or high-level skin contact may cause irritation. Gloves and goggles are recommended during handling.

🔑 Keywords

boric acid, CAS 10043-35-3, H3BO3, boron compound, glass additive, antiseptic, agricultural chemical

📛 Other Names

Ortho-boric Acid, Boracic Acid