Boric acid is an inorganic chemical compound from the group of oxoacids.
Other names, synonyms
Orthoboric acid; Boracic acid; Sassolite; Borofax; Trihydroxyborane; Boranetriol; Hydrogen borate
INCI name
BORIC ACID
Latin name
Acidum boricum
Molecular formula and structural formula of Boric acid:
BH3O3 or H3BO3
Mr = 61.831 g/mol
SMILES: B(O)(O)O
Mass-related elemental composition and isotope proportions of the compound Boric acid - BH3O3 - calculated based on molecular mass.
*) The third column lists the atomic masses or isotope masses of the elements involved and - in square brackets - the natural isotope composition.
The molar mass is M = 61.831 grams per mole.
The amount of substance in one kilogram of the substance is n = 16.173 mol.
The amount of substance in one gram of the substance is n = 0.016 mol.
Monoisotopic mass: 62.0175239536 Da - related to 11B1H316O3.
Latin name: Acidum boricum.
ATC Code:S02AA03
Ear medication (otological agent) for infections (anti-infective agent).
For detailed information on the active ingredient, see: DrugBank DB11326, NCI Thesaurus C47416.
E-Nummer: E284
In the food industry, boric acid is used as a preservative for fish roe (E number: E284).
EU: Status and regulations see EU Food Additives DB Ref. Number 3072.
INCI Name: BORIC ACID
Boric acid was previously used as an antimicrobial, buffering and denaturing component in cosmetics. A banned ingredient in cosmetic products in the EU!
Source: CosIng (Cosmetic Ingredient Database) number: 32208.
(General information without guarantee of accuracy and completeness! The information does not replace the chemical safety data sheet or a risk assessment, but rather provides a general overview of the risk posed by the hazardous substance.
Signal word: Danger
GHS hazard statements (H phrases):
Boric acid is a substance of very high concern (SVHC) - toxic to reproduction (R).
LD50 (rat, oral): 2660 mg/kg.
Labeling in the EU: See ECHA Substance Infocard 100.030.114.
For toxicology and occupational safety when handling Boric acid as well as measures to be taken in case of danger, see: Hazardous Substances Information System GESTIS, ZVG-Nr. 003640.
International Chemical Safety Card ICSC (SDS, MSDS): See ICSC: 0991.
Note: The labeling requirement according to the CLP Regulation (EU) does not apply, among other things, to certain substances and mixtures for end users that are in the form of finished products, such as pharmaceuticals, veterinary drugs, cosmetics, certain medical products and medical devices, food or feed, as well as certain Food additives or flavorings. Special legal regulations may need to be adhered to here.
The table below lists producers and suppliers of Boric acid as a commercial chemical for laboratories, research, industry and production with the corresponding contact details.
[0] - Specialist and research articles in scientific journals via PubMed: Boric_acid.
Last update: 2024-09-25
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