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
ácido bórico
boracic acid
orthoboric acid
hydrogen borate
Boric acid
Brand Names
Boric Acid
Welders Eye Ease
Super Septic
Collyre Hygienique Soker
R.O.-eyewash
See Clean-One Eye Drops
Gynox-soft
Boracic Acid Pwr
Acide Borique
Hemorro-dol Sup
Occu-cal Lotion
Eyewash
Sha-lem
Optrex Eye Lotion - Liq Oph
Recal D
Thunas Eye Drops
ICEKING Skin Expert Anti-onychomycosis Gel
Eye Wash 2.5%
Boric Acid Pwr 100%
Optrex Eye Drops
Boric Acid Solution 2.5%
British Army Foot Pwr
Eye Eze
Optrex Eye Lotion
Occu-cal Drops
Trimo San Deodorant Vaginal Jelly
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