Boric Acid

»Used in washing and cleaning products, lubricants, greases, adhesives, sealants, antifreeze products and heat transfer fluids.
»Indoor use such as machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners.
»It is used in upholstery, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, shoes, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment, metal, wood, plastic construction and building materials.
»It is used in hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants, coolants in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters and fluids in engine oil.
Physical and Chemical Properties
» Boric acid is an odorless white solid.
» It is odorless and has a slightly bitter taste.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	170.9
Boiling point	°C	300
Solubility	g/ L	50	20°C, soluble with water
Density	g/ cm³	1.5	20°C
logP		-1.09	22°C
pKa		8.94	20 °C
Vapor pressure	Pa	0	25 °C
pH		5.1	0.1 M
Refractive index		1.337