Boric Acid (Crystalline/NF/EP/BP/JP), Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10043-35-3
• Molecular Formula: BH3O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 61.83
• MDL Number: MFCD00011337
• InChI Key: KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: orthoboric acid, boracic acid, borofax, boron hydroxide, boron trihydroxide, three elephant, basilit b, trihydroxyborone, h3bo3, flea prufe
• PubChem CID: 7628
• ChEBI: CHEBI:33118
• IUPAC Name: boric acid
• SMILES: OB(O)O

• pH: 3.8 to 4.8 (EP)
• Color: White
• Appearance of Solution: Clear and Colorless (BP), Clear and colorless (BP, EP), Clear and Colorless (EP)
• Melting Point: 169°C
• Heavy Metals: ≤15ppm (BP, EP), ≤10ppm (JP), 10ppm max. (JP), 15% max. (EP), 15ppm max. (BP)
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): 0.002% max. (NF), 0.002% max. (NF), 15ppm max. (BP), 15% max. (EP) 10ppm max. (JP)
• Identification: Pass Test (NF, BP, EP, JP), Pass Test (EP), Pass Test (JP), Pass Test (NF), Pass Test (NF, BP, EP
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Vapor Pressure: 2.7mbar at 20°C
• Quantity: 2.5 kg
• Physical Form: Powder/Solid
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: partially soluble
• Formula Weight: 61.83
• Percent Purity: 99.5 to 100.5% (NF)
• Grade: BP/EP/JP/NF
• Chemical Name or Material: Boric Acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement

WARNING!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview May impair fertility. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:0 Instability:1

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