What is Boric Acid?
Boric Acid (H₃BO₃), also known as Orthoboric Acid or Hydrogen Borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron. It is a white, odourless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water and commonly available as a fine powder or granules. Boric Acid is one of the most widely used boron compounds industrially and has applications spanning glass manufacturing, ceramics, agriculture, wood preservation, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Polychem Industries supplies Boric Acid in industrial and technical grades to glass manufacturers, ceramic producers, agriculture companies, wood treatment companies, and cosmetic formulators across India and internationally. It is closely related to Borax — Boric Acid can be produced from Borax by acidification — and the two products serve complementary industrial roles.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | White Granular Powder | 99.9% | Industrial | Glass, ceramics, fire retardant, wood treatment |
| Technical Grade | White Crystalline Powder | 99.5% | Technical / BP | Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, antiseptic |
Applications & Uses
Glass & Fibreglass
A major raw material in borosilicate glass (Pyrex), laboratory glass, optical glass, and fibreglass production. Improves thermal shock resistance, reduces thermal expansion, and lowers the melting temperature of glass.
Ceramics & Glazes
Used as a flux in ceramic frits, glazes, and enamels. Lowers the firing temperature, improves gloss and surface quality, and increases the chemical resistance of finished ceramic products.
Wood Preservation
Applied to timber as a preservative against wood-boring insects, fungal decay, and dry rot. Also used as a fire retardant treatment for cellulosic building materials and insulation.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Used as a pH buffer and preservative in cosmetic formulations including eye drops, contact lens solutions, skin creams, and antiseptic preparations. Has mild antiseptic properties.
Agriculture
Applied as a micronutrient boron fertiliser for crops that are boron-deficient. Boron is essential for plant reproduction, cell wall integrity, and carbohydrate metabolism.
Fire Retardant Formulations
Used in fire retardant coatings, treatments, and composites for wood, textiles, and paper. Often used in combination with borax for improved fire protection performance.
Technical Specifications
Boric Acid — Key Properties
Why Source Boric Acid from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial and Technical grades available for all application requirements
- High purity (99.9%) with Certificate of Analysis on request
- Also supply Borax Decahydrate and Pentahydrate — complete boron chemical range
- Consistent quality for glass, ceramic and agricultural manufacturers
- Bulk supply capability with reliable year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
