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