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