Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical formula H3BO3. Boric acid is typically utilized in industrial processing and manufacturing, but is also used as an additive in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, lotions, soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste, astringents, and eyewashes [L2140]. It is known to exhibit some antibacterial activity against infections such as bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis [A32449].
Synonyms
boracic acid
orthoboric acid
ácido bórico
Boric acid
hydrogen borate
Brand Names
ICEKING Skin Expert Anti-onychomycosis Gel
Boric Acid
Optrex Eye Lotion - Liq Oph
Eyewash
R.O.-eyewash
Sha-lem
Eye Eze
Collyre Hygienique Soker
Occu-cal Drops
Eye Wash 2.5%
Occu-cal Lotion
Thunas Eye Drops
Gynox-soft
Boric Acid Pwr 100%
Super Septic
Recal D
Trimo San Deodorant Vaginal Jelly
Boric Acid Solution 2.5%
Optrex Eye Lotion
Welders Eye Ease
See Clean-One Eye Drops
British Army Foot Pwr
Boracic Acid Pwr
Hemorro-dol Sup
Optrex Eye Drops
Acide Borique
Indication
No FDA- or EMA-approved therapeutic indications on its own.
Categories
Acids
Acids, Noncarboxylic
Agrochemicals
Anions
Anti-Infective Agents
Boric Acids
Boron Compounds
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting