Boric Acid IP
Abstract
Boric acid, also called hydrogen borate, boracic acid, orthoboric acid and acidum boricum, is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron. It has the chemical formula H3BO3, and exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder that dissolves in water. When occurring as a mineral, it is called Sassolite.
Uses/Applications
Boric acid is used as an antiseptic and insecticide.
Identity
Chemical Name: Boric Acid
Mol. Formula: H3BO3
Mol. Weight: 61.8g/mol
CAS No.: 10043-35-3
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | A white, crystalline powder or colorless shiny
plates unctuous to the touch or white crystals; odorless |
| Identification Test
Test A
Test B |
a)Specified Test. Ignite the solution; the flame has a green border. b)Specified Test. The solution is faintly acid. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in boiling water, in boiling ethanol (95 %) and in glycerin (85 %); soluble in water and in ethanol (95 %) |
| Solubility in ethanol | Specified Test. The solution is not more opalescent than opalescence standard OS2 and colorless |
| Appearance of solution | A 3.5 % w/v solution in boiling water is clear and colorless |
| pH | 3.8 to 4.8 |
| Arsenic | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Sulphates | Not more than 450 ppm |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 20ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5% calculated on the dried basis |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
