Borax 5 mol 55 Lb Bag

Borax 5 mol serves as a source of boric oxide in compositions including insulation fiber glass and textile fiber glass. Borax also increases the strength, scratch resistance and chemical resistance of ceramic wares such as wall and floor tiles, tableware, porcelain and enameled appliances. It can even be used as a water softener, pH buffer and assists in soil removal in detergents

Na₂B₄O₇· 5H₂O Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Borax 5 mol

Typical Uses:

Buffering agent
Detergents
Casein Adhesives
Cement
Ceramics
Corrosion Inhibitors
Corrugated Paper
Fiberglass
Flame Retardant
Glass
Insulation
Peptizing Agent
Refractories
Water Softener

Typical Specifications:

Na₂B₄O₇· 5H₂O Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Appearance: White Crystalline Solid
CAS: 12179-04-3
Odor: Odorless
Solubility - Not typically readily soluble in water. Dependent on temperature of solvent
Molecular Weight: 291.35
pH: of a 3% Solution is 9.3
Non HAP
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Made / mined and refined at U.S. Borax open-pit mine in Boron, California USA