Boric Acid
Identification
Synonyms: Boron;
Boron Trioxide Trihydrate; Boracic acid; Hydrogen borate; Orthoboric acid
CAS No.:
10043-35-3
EC Number: 233-139-2
Molecular Weight: 61.83
Molecular Formula: H3BO3
Melting Point:
169 deg. C ( 336.20°F)
Specific Gravity:
1.44 (water=1)
Solubility in water:
4.9g/100g @ 20°C
pH: 3.6-4 (4% aq. soln)
Application
Glass manufacturing, ceramics,
wood-preservative, welding, leather industry, B fertilizer; raw material of
other boron compounds.
Specification*
Parameters
|
Specification |
|
Boric
Acid content
|
99.7%
min. |
|
B2O3 |
56.0% min. |
|
Water
|
0.03% max. |
|
SO4
|
0.37%
max. |
|
Cl |
0.021% max. |
|
Fe2O3 |
4
ppm max. |
|
Sodium |
0.021% max. |
|
Appearance
|
white crystalline powder
|
Standard Packing
25kgs/bag;
up to 27mt/FCL
1000,
1100, 1200kg/super sack, 20/22/24MT/FCL
Risks and Safety Info
Not regulated by UN
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R 60 May impair fertility
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
For more details please see MSDS.
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