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