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