Boric Acid Powder - Boracic acid
Fine grade powder - Eco friendly antiseptic and insecticide
| Code | Pack Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19E1 | 500g | £6.89 | Out of Stock |
| 19F1 | 1Kg | £7.79 | Out of Stock |
| 19I1 | 5Kg | £19.49 | Out of Stock |
| 19M1 | 25Kg | £48.49 | Out of Stock |
BORIC ACID POWDER
Specification for Boric acid powder
- Synonyms: Boron; Boron Trioxide Trihydrate; Boracic acid; Hydrogen borate; Orthoboric acid; Acide boracique; Borsaure;
- CAS No.: 10043–35–3
- EC Number: 233–139–2
- Appearance: White, free flowing powder
- Molecular Weight: 61.83
- Molecular Formula: H3BO3
- Melting Point: 169 deg. C ( 336.20F)
- Specific Gravity: 1.44 (water=1)
- Solubility in water: 4.9g/100g @ 20C
- pH: 3.6–4 (4% aq. soln)
Boric acid, also called boracic acid or orthoboric acid is a mild acid often used as an insecticide, flame retardant, in nuclear power plants to control the fission rate of uranium and as a precursor of other chemical compounds. It exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder and dissolves in water. It is soluble in twenty-six parts of cold and in three parts of warm water, and is freely soluble in alcohol. It has the Chemical formula H3BO3, sometimes written B(OH)3. When occurring as a mineral, it is called sassolite.
BORIC ACID as an insecticide
Boric Acid Powder is often used as a relatively nontoxic insecticide, for killing cockroaches, termites, ants, fleas and many other insects. It can be used directly in powdered form for fleas and cockroaches. Sprinkle powder finely on carpets, floors etc. For carpets work into the carpet with a brush to ensure it gets to the bottom of the pile. the fleas will pick up the fine powder on their bodies which will kill them.
Boric acid can be mixed with sugar or grape jelly for ants. It is also a component of many commercial insecticides. In this use, especially in the case of cockroaches, the boric acid in the form of a powder is applied to areas frequented by the insects. As an insecticide, boric acids mechanism of action is not fully known– it may involve destruction of the foregut lining of cockroaches, possibly causing starvation. Boric Acid Powder for this use in residential apartments is sold commercially in urban areas afflicted with cockroaches.
Click here – A study on the effectiveness of Boric Acid Powder against Cockroaches
Boric Acid To Kill Bees: Boric acid is an excellent way to kill a hive of bees. If you can sprinkle the powder into the nest it will be the most effective. If not sprinkle as close as possible and they will carry it in. Please make sure that you use Boric Acid and not Borax and also make sure that it is the POWDER version of Boric acid and not the more common granular form.
You can kill all flying insects with a solution of boric acid in water. Dissolve 100g in 1 litre of warm/hot water, allow to cool and put in a spray bottle.
Miscellaneous uses
In the jewellery industry, boric acid is often used in combination with denatured alcohol to reduce surface oxidation and fire scale from forming on metals during annealing and soldering operations.
It is also used in the manufacturing of remming mass, a fine silica-containing powder used for producing induction furnace linings and ceramics.
Borates including boric acid have been used since the time of the Greeks for cleaning, and other activities. Silly Putty was originally made by adding boric acid to silicone oil. Now name-brand Silly Putty also contains significant amounts of elemental silicone (silicon binds to the silicone and allows the material to bounce 20% higher).
It is used in pyrotechnics to prevent the amide-forming reaction between aluminum and nitrates. A small amount of boric acid is added to the composition to neutralize alkaline amides that can react with the aluminium. Boric acid is popularly used among fire jugglers and fire spinners dissolved in methylated spirit to give a bright green flame.
Health & Safety
R-phrases: R60 May impair fertility. R61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
S-phrases S53 Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions before use. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
