Borax Borax Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate 500g BioLaboratory

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• herbicide
• Desiccant
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• water softener
• Prevents insect infestation

Borax is one of the most effective cleaning agents and also helps prevent insect infestation.

It's a natural mineral, and its full name is sodium tetraborate. Because it's environmentally friendly and, thanks to its properties, helps remove various types of dirt and stains, borax is often used in households to make cleaning products.

Borax is produced by evaporating salt water and is also naturally present in countries such as the United States, Turkey, and Romania.

Although not considered toxic in small amounts, it has been shown to cause skin allergies if certain precautions are not taken when handling this material.

Borax is a 100% natural, odorless mineral classified in the crystallographic class as monoclinic prismatic, gray, white, yellow, green, or colorless. The crystal mineral was discovered 4,000 years ago and used in ancient times in both China and Egypt to create ceremonial or embalming mummies. It was first described in 1748 by the renowned mineralogist Johan Guttschalk Wallerius. The name borax comes from the Arabic (bauraq means white).

Borax in its normal form is not acutely toxic, meaning a large amount would have to be inhaled or ingested to produce any health effects. As pesticides go, it's one of the safest chemicals available. A 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency assessment of the chemical found no signs of exposure toxicity or evidence of cytotoxicity in humans.

Wearing protective clothing while using borax can reduce the health risk. If you regularly come into contact with borax-containing products, here are some safety tips:

• Wear rubber gloves when working with cleaning products
• Avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth li>
• Cover wounds before contact with borax products
• Keep this product out of reach of children and pets
• Avoid inhaling the powder
• Wash areas that have come into contact with the skin with borax

Just because borax is natural doesn't mean it's safe to use frequently. Borax consumption or frequent contact with borax has many side effects and can lead to borax poisoning. The risk is high for children and pets who accidentally inhale or ingest borax.

Things to know:

One of the main production areas of borax is Lake Searles Valley, California, USA.

Historically, borax was first mined by John Searles in 1873.

Searles Valley Minerals (SVM) from the USA is a producer that produces borax from this lake in Searles Valley.

Application example:

• Insect Repeller

Borax generally repels cockroaches, bed bugs, ants and other insects that inhabit the house.

You can spray borax on kitchens, cracks under doors, basements, and other areas prone to pests.

• To combat mold

To combat mold, make a thick paste of water and borax. Spread it on the moldy surface and let it sit for 12-24 hours. Remove the dry paste with a brush, and rinse off the residue with water. This product is only suitable for relatively water-resistant surfaces.