Boric acid, Puratronic™, 99.9995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a primary or adjunct buffer in swimming pools, flame retardant, neutron absorber in nuclear power plants, colorant to make flame green, preservative in urine samples, welding flux in combination with borax, or precursor to other chemical compounds. It is used to prevent/remove existing wet and dry rot in timbers, treat wood against fungal/insect attack, prevent athlete’s foot, lubricate carom boards, and reduce surface oxidation on metals at high temperatures. It can be used to produce lubricant for ceramic or metal surfaces, textile fiberglass, induction furnace linings and ceramics, Silly Putty, and glass LCD flat panel displays. It can prevent the high temperature reaction of aluminum with nitrates in pyrotechniques, and neutralize active hydrofluoric acid.

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

• pH: 3.8 to 4.8
• Color: White
• Melting Point: ∼185°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.435 g/mL
• Odor: Odorless
• Flash Point: None
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (metals basis)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Physical Form: Powder
• Linear Formula: H₃BO₃
• Beilstein: 1697939
• Merck Index: 14,1336
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water- solubility increases rapidly with temperature. Soluble in methanol and ethanol. Very slightly soluble in acetone.
• Formula Weight: 61.83
• Percent Purity: 99.9995%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Boric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H360FD
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	233-139-2
RTECSNumber	ED4550000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only