Borax
High-Quality Borax Decahydrate Granular for Glass Manufacturing, Ceramics, Detergents & Industrial Applications
₹80.00
Borax (Sodium Borate) is a naturally occurring white, powdery mineral used widely as a laundry booster, cleaner and insecticide. It acts as a surfactant, water softener and deodorizer, making it popular for removing stains and cleaning surfaces. While natural, it is toxic if ingested and can cause skin irritation. Borax (sodium tetraborate) is a versatile compound used primarily as a household cleaner, laundry booster and fungicide. Industrially, it is extremely important for manufacturing glass, ceramics and enamel glazes, acting as a metallurgical flux. It also serves as a buffer in chemistry, fire retardant and in making slime.
Common Types of Borax:
Borax Decahydrate (Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O) – Most common form
Borax Pentahydrate (Na₂B₄O₇·5H₂O)
Anhydrous Borax
Applications of Borax Powder:
Household Cleaning: It is widely used to remove stains mold and odors and can be used to clean toilets, sinks and glass. It acts as a multi-purpose cleaner for toilets, sinks and drains.
Laundry Booster: It acts as a water softener and helps clean and brighten laundry. It boosts detergent performance, whitens laundry, removes stains and deodorizes clothes.
Industrial Manufacturing: It is used in the production of borosilicate glass, ceramics, pottery glazes and enamels.
Metallurgy: It acts as a flux in welding and soldering to prevent oxidation on metal surfaces.
Pest Control & Preservation: It acts as a pesticide to kill cockroaches ants and fleas. It is used as a preservative against fungi in wood.
Chemical Laboratory: It is used to make buffer solutions and in chemical analysis (borax bead test).
Water Softening: It softens hard water, which enhances the effectiveness of soaps and detergents.
Gardening: It is used sparingly as an herbicide.
Other Applications: It is used as a preservative (wood treatment), in slime recipes and in some cosmetic products.
Product Specifications – Borax:
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Name | Borax |
Chemical Name | Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate |
Chemical Formula | Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O |
CAS Number | 1303-96-4 |
Molecular Weight | 381.37 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
Odour | Odourless |
Assay | ≥ 99.0% |
Boron (B) | Approx. 11.3% |
Boron Oxide (B₂O₃) | Approx. 36.5% |
Sodium Oxide (Na₂O) | Approx. 16.3% |
pH (1% Solution) | Approx. 9.0–9.5 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Insoluble Matter | ≤ 0.10% |
Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.01% |
Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.01% |
Heavy Metals | Within applicable specification limits |
Grade | Technical / Industrial Grade |
Packaging | 25 Kg / 50 Kg bags |
Storage | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place in tightly closed packaging |
Shelf Life | Typically 24 months under recommended storage conditions |
HSN/SAC Code: 28402090
MOQ: 50 Kg.
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