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