Boric Acid Powder

Not to be confused with borax powder, boric acid is a similar-looking chemical compound composed of boron, hydrogen and oxygen. This water-soluble powder is also known as boracic acid, orthoboric acid and hydrogen borate, and naturally occurs in a wide range of different fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, plants and even sea water. Looking to place a bulk order of boric acid powder? You can enquire today using the form below.

How is it used?

Like its close cousin borax, boric acid has a wealth of different uses. It’s often added to cleaning products and makeup, and is used extensively in the wider manufacturing industry. Despite being known for its use in insecticides and pesticides, boric acid can also act as a preservative. The compound is also known to have antiviral and antifungal properties hence its widespread use as an antiseptic.

Boric acid can be used as a preservative

Boric acid is commonly used as a preservative in urine sample vials, which helps to keep the specimen fresh as it travels to the lab. A small quantity of boric acid powder is usually found at the bottom of clear bottles.

Swimming pool maintenance

Pool owners use boric acid to keep their pools clean. It can help keep the pH of the water stable and prevent algae issues.

Topical remedies

Boric acid may be used as a topical remedy for ear infections, vaginal discharge and treating minor wounds such as cuts and burns. 

Your trustworthy boric acid wholesale supplier

At Joseph Flach & Sons we have over one hundred years of experience and our success is built upon the excellent customer service we offer as standard. We stock over 600 dried botanicals, herbs and spices and we also supply oils, tinctures and other compounds used to manufacture a vast array of finished products; including animal nutrition products; beers; spirits; cosmetics; teas; herbal and natural remedies; pharmaceuticals; and much more.

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We work with businesses of all sizes and in any location – around half of our business is with overseas customers and are adept at the export process.

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Important: Joseph Flach & Sons are not herbalists and are unable to offer advice on and are unable to attest to the efficacy or suitability of a material for use in a herbal remedy or as a product ingredient.