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