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