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