Borax decahydrate

CAS: 1330-43-4

Description:
A white, odorless crystalline powder with excellent solubility in water. This versatile boron compound exhibits mild alkaline properties, buffering capacity, and multifunctional reactivity, making it a valuable ingredient across industrial, agricultural, and consumer applications.

Key Uses:
  • Antimicrobial & Preservation Applications. Functions as an effective antiseptic and preservative in various formulations, helping to inhibit microbial growth and extend the shelf life of products ranging from cosmetics to industrial materials.
  • Textile Dyeing & Fabric Treatment. Widely employed as a mordant in textile processing, enhancing dye affinity, colorfastness, and uniformity during the coloring of natural and synthetic fibers.
  • Chemical Synthesis & Industrial Formulations. Serves as a key raw material for producing boric acid, herbicides, corrosion inhibitors, and specialty cleaning agents. Also integrated into household and industrial detergents for enhanced cleaning performance.
  • Glass, Ceramics & Glaze Manufacturing. Integral component in frit and batch formulations for producing enamels, glass products, and ceramic glazes—contributing to improved thermal stability, gloss, and chemical resistance in finished materials.
  • Paper, Pharma & Cosmetics Production. Utilized as a functional additive in paper manufacturing for strength and pH control, and as a buffering or stabilizing agent in pharmaceutical preparations and personal care formulations.
  • Agricultural Nutrition & Crop Care. Applied as a reliable source of bioavailable boron in fertilizers and foliar sprays, supporting essential plant metabolic processes, flowering, fruit development, and overall crop health in boron-deficient soils.