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