Description
Borax decahydrate is the refined form of natural sodium borate.
Composed of boric oxide (B2O3
), sodium oxide, and water, it is a mild,
alkaline salt, white and crystalline, with excellent buffering and fluxing
properties. Available in powder or granular form, borax decahydrate is
an important multi-functional source of B2O3
, particularly for
processes in which the simultaneous presence of sodium is beneficial.
Uses
Borax Decahydrate is used as a pH buffer agent, emulsifier, abrasive and detergent. It is widely used in cosmetics, toiletries and pharmaceuticals. It is gentle to the skin and can be used not only for cleaning metals, glass and ceramics, but also for hand cleaning.
Stabilit
Borax decahydrate is chemically stable under normal storage
conditions. Borax decahydrate has a slight water vapor pressure
which increases with warmer temperatures. This can cause
crystallization at particle contact points, resulting in caking. Borax
decahydrate will slowly lose water of crystallization if exposed to a
warm, dry atmosphere. Conversely exposure to a humid
atmosphere causes caking. When storing the product, care should
therefore be taken to avoid wide fluctuations in temperature and
humidity, and to ensure that the packaging is not damaged.
