Boric Acid is a weakly acidic hydrate of boric oxide with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties. The primary industrial use of boric acid is in the manufacture of monofilament fiberglass usually referred to as textile fiberglass which is used to reinforce plastics in various applications. Boric acid in equilibrium with its conjugate base the borate ion is widely used as a primary or adjunct pH buffer system in swimming pools. 

Industrial Application

1.) Adsorbents and absorbents

2.) Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal)

3.) Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents

4.) Fillers and Finishing agents

6.) Flame retardants

7.) Fuels and fuel additives

8.) Lubricants and lubricant additives

9.) Oxidizing/reducing agents

10.) Plating agents and surface treating agents