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Borax, MP Biomedicals™
Typically used as a buffer component. Borax, MP Biomedicals is a salt of boric acid. It has a co-complexing ability with other agents in water to form complex ions with various substances. It is also commonly utilized in chromatography and electrophoresis
Supplier: MP Biomedicals Inc 21903085
Description
Borax is typically used as a buffer component and in the manufacturing of glazes and enamels, in fireproofing of fabrics and wood, and in antiseptic and detergents.
- Environmental benefits include:
- Renewable Energy
Specifications
1303-96-4 | |
Na2B4O7. 10H2O | |
Borax decahydrate, Sodium borate decahydrate, Sodium tetraborate, Sodium borate, Sodium biborate, Sodium pyroborate, Sodium tetraborate decahydrate | |
381.4 |
500 g | |
White Powder | |
Anhydrous is slowly soluble in water; Decahydrate is soluble in water (1g/16mL at room temperature; 1g/0.6mL boiling water) or glycerol (1g/mL at room temperature). Insoluble in ethanol. | |
∼99% |
Chemical Identifiers
1303-96-4 | |
Na2B4O7. 10H2O | |
Borax decahydrate, Sodium borate decahydrate, Sodium tetraborate, Sodium borate, Sodium biborate, Sodium pyroborate, Sodium tetraborate decahydrate |
Safety and Handling
Recommended Storage : Room Temperature (15-30°C), dessicate.