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