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No, boric acid is not used in food. It is used in topical medical treatments, as a lumber preservative, and as an insecticide. In a weak dilution, you can use it as a douche or an eyewash. You can also put the powder in your socks to help prevent athlete's foot.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 6y agoBoric acid is used as an antiseptic, eye wash, as food preservative, in glass industry and in pottery.
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∙ 10y agoBoric acid has many uses, the most common one is insecticide. Boric acid first came around in 1652. It used to be used by the Greeks for cleaning, and preserving food.
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∙ 13y agoIt's used as a preservative for foods.
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∙ 10y agoBoric acid can be used as an antiseptic.
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What are the uses of Aluminum Subacetate solution's ingredients?
aluminum sulfate- acetic acid- calcium carbonate- boric acid- water
What is some common uses for Citric Acid?
The best use for it is to put it on cuts and scrapes, it heals the wound extreamly fast!
What elements are in boric acid?
Boric acid is a mono-protic weak acid and exists in the form of soluble colorless crystals or a white powder. Its chemical formula is HBO2.H2O stable also in solution, sometimes written as H3BO3 or B(OH)3, but it is certainly not a hydroxide base. Its stable sodium salt is called borax or sodium tetraborate: Na2B4O7
What are some of the uses of hydrochloric acid?
One of the most important uses to you is the fact that hydrochloric acid is used by your stomach to help you digest your food.
What are some common uses of ununpentium?
Ununpentium hasn't uses.
Are there medical uses for the element boron?
Boric acid is known as an antiseptic.
What are the uses of Aluminum Subacetate solution's ingredients?
aluminum sulfate- acetic acid- calcium carbonate- boric acid- water
Uses of aqua boricada in humans?
Boric acid has 10,000 different uses ranging from a nuclear reactor saver to laundry detergent.
Is borax the same as epsom salt?
"No, although its toxicity is considered comparable." Boric acid is toxic. This is why it is no longer used for some of its prior uses. Please look at National Institutes of Health:
What is some common uses for Citric Acid?
The best use for it is to put it on cuts and scrapes, it heals the wound extreamly fast!
What Are Some Common Uses Of A Lever?
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What is in BOZ ointment?
BOZ ointment is Boric Acid,Olive Oil, and Zinc Ointment. The most commonly used formula is the Queensland Hospital Formula (QHF). See your pharmacist about the uses of this ointment.
What elements are in boric acid?
Boric acid is a mono-protic weak acid and exists in the form of soluble colorless crystals or a white powder. Its chemical formula is HBO2.H2O stable also in solution, sometimes written as H3BO3 or B(OH)3, but it is certainly not a hydroxide base. Its stable sodium salt is called borax or sodium tetraborate: Na2B4O7
Does Boron have medical uses?
"Boron is a mineral that is found in food and the environment. People take boron supplements as medicine.Boron is used for building strong bones, treating osteoarthritis, as an aid for building muscles and increasing testosterone levels, and for improving thinking skills and muscle coordination.Women sometimes use capsules containing boric acid, the most common form of boron, inside the vagina to treat yeast infections.People also apply boric acid to the skin as an astringent or to prevent infection; or use it as an eye wash."-WebMD
What are some of the uses of hydrochloric acid?
One of the most important uses to you is the fact that hydrochloric acid is used by your stomach to help you digest your food.
Can you name some acids and their uses?
Hydrochloric Acid. This is the acid in your stomach that helps you digest your food.
What are some common uses of ununpentium?
Ununpentium hasn't uses.
