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