Borax Powder
₹98.00
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.
Borax Powder – Product Specifications:
Chemical Name: Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate
Common Name: Borax Powder
Chemical Formula: Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O
Assay (Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O): 99% Min
B₂O₃ Content: 36 – 37%
Sodium Oxide (Na₂O): 16 – 17%
Chloride (Cl): 0.07% Max
Sulphate (SO₄): 0.05% Max
Iron (Fe): 0.003% Max
Water Insoluble Matter: 0.05% Max
Molecular Weight: 381.37 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Solubility: Soluble in water
pH (1% Solution): 9.0 – 9.5
Density: Approx. 1.73 g/cm³
CAS Number: 1303-96-4
HSN Code: 28401900
Grade Available: Industrial Grade,
Technical Grade &
Detergent Grade
Packaging : 25 Kg. Bag & 50 Kg. Bag
MOQ: 50 Kg.