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