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