Borax

Borax occurs naturally in evaporite deposits produced by the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes.

Borax can also be produced synthetically from other boron compounds.

Borax is commonly available in powder or granular form and has many industrial and household uses.

 

Additional information

CAS

1330-43-4 / 1303-96-4

Functions

BUFFERING, ALKALI, CHELATING

Formula

Na2B4O5(OH)4·8H2O, Na2B4O7

Molar Mass

381.36 g/mol

Application

industrial and household products

Restriction

II/1396 Cosing

Trade names

Borax