13840-56-7

Basic information

• Product Name: orthoboric acid, sodium salt
• Synonyms: orthoboric acid, sodium salt;Boric acid (H3BO3), sodium salt;sodium borate (BH3O3).xNa;Boric acid/sodium,(1:x) salt;Boric acid (H3bo3), sodium salt (1:);Einecs 237-560-2
• CAS NO: 13840-56-7
• Molecular Formula: BNa3O3
• Molecular Weight: 127.77851
• EINECS: 237-560-2
• Product Categories: Inorganics
• Mol File: 13840-56-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: orthoboric acid, sodium salt(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: orthoboric acid, sodium salt(13840-56-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: orthoboric acid, sodium salt(13840-56-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13840-56-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Orthoboric acid, sodium salt, commonly referred to as borax, is a chemical compound composed of boron, sodium, and oxygen. It is often used as a multipurpose household cleaner and laundry detergent booster. In addition to its cleaning abilities, borax can also be used as a pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide. It is commonly found in many powdered and liquid laundry detergents, as well as in some toothpaste and cosmetics. Borax is generally considered safe for use in household products, but it should be handled with care and kept out of reach of children and pets due to its potential toxicity if ingested or inhaled in large amounts.

InChI:InChI=1/BO3.Na/c2-1(3)4;/q-3;+1