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Boric acid, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
In hardening steel, preservatives, manufacturing of cements, porcelain, enamels, glass, borates, artificial gems, in nickeling baths, painting, photographyIt is a precursor material for other boron compounds. A dilute water solution of boric acid is usually employed as a mild antiseptic and eyewash. Boric acid is too employed in leather manufacture, electroplating, and cosmetics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∽185°C (decomposition) |
| Density | 1.435 |
| Flash Point | None |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.5% min |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Physical Form | Granular |
| Beilstein | 1697939 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (1 gram in 18ml cold or 4ml boiling water). Solubility in water is increased by addition of HCl,citric or tartaric acidIt is fairly soluble in boiling water but less in cold water. Soluble in lower alcohols,acetone and moderately soluble in pyridine. |
| Formula Weight | 61.83 |
| Grade | ACS |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H360FD |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 233-139-2 |
| RTECSNumber | ED4550000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| storageNote1 | Hygroscopic |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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