Boric Acid Technical Grade Powder

Boric Acid Technical Grade Powder – Trade & Professional Use Only

Restricted to professional users. Boric acid is classified as toxic for reproduction (H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child). Under UK REACH it cannot be supplied to the general public, so we only supply it to trade and professional customers.

Boric Acid Technical Grade is a fine white crystalline powder supplied as a raw material for laboratory and industrial applications. Technical grade is the standard quality for non-pharmaceutical, non-food uses.

Available in sizes from 100g through to 25kg sacks for trade and bulk users.

How to order

Boric acid cannot be bought online. To order, please contact us or call 01268 219806 (Mon–Fri) with your company name, company or VAT number and intended use. Once we have confirmed your business details, we will send you a quote and invoice.

Professional and industrial uses

• Laboratory use — pH buffer and reagent for chemistry applications
• Glass & ceramics — used in the manufacture of borosilicate glass and ceramic glazes
• Metal finishing — used in electroplating and metal surface treatments
• Industrial use — flame retardant and ingredient in a range of industrial formulations

Not for household use. Do not use for products that come into contact with food.

Product Specification

• Grade: Technical Grade
• Chemical name: Orthoboric Acid / Hydrogen Borate
• Molecular formula: H₃BO₃
• CAS number: 10043-35-3
• Purity (as H₃BO₃): 99.92 – 100.89%
• Assay (B₂O₃): 56.25 – 56.80%
• Sulphate: 300 ppm max
• Chlorine: 5 ppm max
• Iron: 4 ppm max
• Granulometry: +1.00 mm: 0.00% max · -0.125 mm: 45.0% min
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Odour: Odourless

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container, locked away from children and pets. Keep away from moisture and incompatible materials. Always read the safety data sheet before use.