Borax sodium tetraborate decahydrate 500g BIOLABORATORY

Borax Borax Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate 500g BioLaboratory

• Fungicide
• Herbicide
• Dehydrator
• Household cleaner
• Water softener
• Prevents insect infestation

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

It is a naturally occurring mineral and its full name is sodium tetraborate. Because it is 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 also occurs naturally in places like the United States, Turkey, and Romania.

Although not considered toxic in small amounts, it has been shown to cause skin allergies unless certain precautions are 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 mineral crystal was discovered 4,000 years ago and was used in ancient China and Egypt to create mummies for grace or embalming. It was first described in 1748 by the famous mineralogist Johan Guttschalk Wallerius. The name Borax comes from the Arabic language (Bauraq means white).

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

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

• Wear rubber gloves when working with cleaning products
• Avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth < /p> li>
• Cover wounds from contact with borax-based products
• Keep this product out of reach of children and pets
• Avoid inhaling the powder
Wash areas where borax has come into contact with the skin

Just because borax is natural doesn't mean it's safe to use frequently. Consuming borax or being exposed to it frequently has many side effects and can lead to borax poisoning. The risk is high for children and pets who may accidentally inhale or ingest borax.

Anecdote:

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

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

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

Example of application:

• Insect repellent

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

You can spray borax on kitchens, cracks under doors, basements, and other insect-infested areas.

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To combat mold, make a thick paste of water and borax. Spread it on the moldy surface and leave it for 12 to 24 hours. The dried paste is removed with a brush, and the residue is washed off with water. This product is only suitable for relatively waterproof surfaces.