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Chemical & Product GuidesJun 24, 20269 min read

Boric Acid and Ants: How Borate Baits Work, and What to Buy

Boric acid (H3BO3, CAS 10043-35-3) is the borate active ingredient behind registered ant baits; published work describes it as a slow-acting stomach toxicant that also damages...

Water & EnvironmentalFeb 20, 202614 min read

Skip the Pool Store Markup: Industrial-Grade Chemicals That Keep Your Pool Flawless

Pool chemicals are basic industrial chemicals used for water maintenance, including sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl, 12.5%), hydrochloric acid (HCl, 31.45%), soda ash (sodium carbonate, Na₂CO₃), calcium chloride...

Safety & HandlingMar 10, 202512 min read

The Ultimate Horticultural Chemicals Guide: Chemicals for Thriving Gardens

Horticultural chemicals are substances such as vermiculite, urea, hydrogen peroxide, phosphoric acid, potassium bicarbonate, isopropyl alcohol, Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), boric acid, sodium hypochlorite, horticultural vinegar,...

Chemical & Product GuidesDec 18, 202423 min read

Vinegar, Boric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite: A Household Chemistry Guide

Vinegar, boric acid, and sodium hypochlorite are three simple chemicals with long histories of household use for cleaning and maintenance. Vinegar is a solution of acetic...

Safety & HandlingOct 8, 202419 min read

Boric Acid and Cockroaches: The Chemistry, and Why Baits Are Registered Products

Boric acid is a boron compound (H3BO3) used in EPA-registered cockroach bait products, where it acts as a slow-acting stomach toxicant and as an abrasive that...

Safety & HandlingJun 12, 202316 min read

Boric Acid: Industrial, Ceramic and Laboratory Applications

Boric acid is a white, crystalline, naturally occurring inorganic compound with the chemical formula H₃BO₃ and CAS number 10043-35-3. It has a molar mass of 61.83...

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