Borax

Description

Borax is a white solid consisting of soft colorless crystals that dissolve in water. Also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, borax is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid.

Borax Uses

Borax is commonly used as a laundry detergent booster and disinfectant.

Additional information

CAS#

1330-43-4

Formula

Na₂[B₄O₅(OH)₄]·8H₂O

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