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