Boric Acid

Category : Acids

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Boric Acid Powder 99% Acs Grade
From $21.82
CAS: 10043-35-3 H3BO3
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Other Grades & Concentrations

Available in other grades and concentrations:

Boric Acid Powder 99% Acs Grade
From $21.82
CAS: 10043-35-3 H3BO3

Boric Acid

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Ships from Taylor, Texas. In-stock orders placed before 1:00 PM CT (Mon-Thu) and before 12:00 PM CT (Fri) typically ship same business day. Order online 24/7.

Technical Documents

Lot-specific COA is issued per shipment batch.

Who Buys This
  • Industrial manufacturers for pH control
  • Environmental labs for buffer solutions
  • Chemical processors for process control
  • Research facilities for aqueous applications
  • Manufacturing plants for quality control
Purity / Grade Guide
  • Industrial and laboratory use quality
  • Verified purity with COA included
  • Suitable for commercial applications
  • White crystalline solid form
Pack Sizes
  • 2 lb: bench & testing
  • 5 lb: shop & formulating
  • 50 lb: bulk, best $/lb
SDS / COA / TDS
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) included
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA) provided
  • Non-regulated DOT transport shipment
  • GHS hazard classification documentation
Small Packs: UPS Ground nationwide for pints, quarts, and gallons.
LTL / FTL: ABF, SEFL, Saia, XPO, and partner carriers for pails, drums, totes, and full truckloads.
Support: Email or call for freight options, hazardous-material routing, and lead-time confirmation.

Why Boric Acid Technical Grade

Boric Acid Technical Grade at 100% concentration delivers a reliable, highly water-soluble chemical base for industrial and environmental applications that do not require strict laboratory certifications. As a solid H3BO3 formulation identified by CAS 10043-35-3, it provides baseline structural stability while allowing buyers to avoid the freight logistics associated with transporting liquid water weight. The white fine crystalline powder features a lightweight texture that mixes rapidly into aqueous systems, eliminating the delayed dissolution often associated with larger granular forms. By delivering a consistent active ingredient at full concentration, this solid chemical ensures predictable performance when buffering solutions, maintaining pH levels, or formulating industrial mixtures. Industrial buyers select this technical grade to achieve precise chemical reactions while optimizing operational costs compared to tightly regulated analytical alternatives.

Best Applications for This Grade

  • Commonly applied in metal finishing shops for etching and pickling operations, where the lightweight texture of the solid powder allows operators to accurately measure and disperse the material into acidulation baths without severe clumping.
  • Commonly applied in environmental water treatment plants to ensure rigorous pH control, utilizing the high water solubility of the fine crystalline powder to accelerate dissolution and reaction times in large-scale holding tanks.
  • Commonly applied in industrial formulation and chemical compounding processes where a 100% concentration solid is necessary to achieve exact stoichiometry without introducing unnecessary liquid volume to the batch mixture.
  • Commonly applied in non-medical healthcare facility maintenance, specifically for commercial boiler and cooling tower water treatments, where the solid chemical acts as a reliable buffer to regulate acidity and support ongoing equipment longevity.

When to Choose a Different Grade

  • If your operational workflow involves lab researchers performing analytical methods that require strict adherence to American Chemical Society specifications, choose Boric Acid Powder 99% Acs Grade.
  • If the laboratory application demands guaranteed maximum limits for trace elemental impurities to ensure zero interference during highly sensitive instrumental testing, choose Boric Acid Powder 99% Acs Grade.
  • If your manufacturing environment requires a pre-solubilized liquid format to feed directly into automated chemical dosing systems, bypassing the manual mixing phase entirely, choose a standard liquid acidic solution suited to your target pH.
Property Value
Molecular Weight 61.83
Formula H3BO3
Assay 99-100.5%
Grade Reagent
Form Solid
Solubility Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
Appearance White crystalline powder
Melting Point 170
Boiling Point 300
Specific Gravity 1.44
Industry Industrial, Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions About Boric Acid

What is Boric Acid and what is its chemical formula?
Boric Acid is a chemical compound with the molecular formula H3BO3, registered under CAS Number 10043-35-3 by the Chemical Abstracts Service (PubChem), with a molecular weight of 61.83 g/mol. Alliance Chemical supplies Boric Acid in Technical grade for laboratory, industrial, and commercial applications.
What are the physical properties of Boric Acid?
According to the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Boric Acid is supplied as a solid with a white fine crystalline powder, lightweight texture appearance. It has a melting point of 170°C (338°F)°C, a boiling point of 300°C (572°F)°C, a flash point of N/A. The specific gravity is 1.435 relative to water. Solubility: High water solubility.
What grade and purity of Boric Acid does Alliance Chemical offer?
Alliance Chemical offers Boric Acid in Technical grade with a purity assay of 100%. Every lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prepared in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and GHS Revision 7. Download SDS.
What are common industrial applications of Boric Acid?
Boric Acid serves a wide range of sectors, including Healthcare & Pharma, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Water & Environmental.Alliance Chemical provides the documentation and quality certifications required for use in regulated environments.
What PPE is required when handling Boric Acid?
OSHA-mandated PPE per 29 CFR 1910.132-138:Chemical-resistant gloves (20+ mil neoprene or PVC), full face shield over safety goggles (ANSI Z87.1), acid-resistant apron or chemical suit, closed-toe chemical-resistant footwear. Respiratory protection (organic vapor cartridge) required in areas exceeding PEL/TLV per 29 CFR 1910.134. Emergency eyewash station and safety shower must be accessible within 10 seconds per ANSI Z358.1. Consult the SDS available from Alliance Chemical for complete PPE requirements.
What are the storage requirements for Boric Acid?
Store perOSHA 29 CFR 1910.106: Approved flammable storage cabinet, maximum 60 gallons per cabinet, grounding/bonding required. Temperature range:15-25°C. Segregate from:bases, reactive metals, organic materials. Maximum storage:2-3 years unopened.
What is the emergency spill procedure for Boric Acid?
Emergency response per EPA SPCC (40 CFR 112) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: (1) Alert personnel, evacuate area to 100 feet. (2) Eliminate ignition sources if flammable. (3) Don PPE per SDS Section 8. (4) Stop leak if safe; use emergency shutoffs. (5) Contain with non-combustible absorbent materials, dike with sand/earth. (6)Carefully neutralize with sodium bicarbonate (5-10% solution), monitor exothermic reaction. (7) Collect in DOT-approved containers, label as hazardous waste. Check 40 CFR 302.4 for Reportable Quantity. Emergency: Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7). Non-emergency: Alliance Chemical 512-365-6838.
What is the DOT shipping classification for Boric Acid?
DOT Classification per 49 CFR 172.101:See SDS Section 14 for specific UN number, Hazard Class8 (Corrosive), Packing GroupII/III. Requires: Hazmat shipping papers (49 CFR 172.200), UN specification packaging (49 CFR 173), hazmat labels (172.400). Alliance Chemical ships all orders in DOT-compliant packaging with proper documentation.
How must Boric Acid waste be disposed?
Disposal per RCRA (40 CFR 261-265):Characteristic waste D002 (Corrosive, pH ≤2 or ≥12.5). Generator requirements: EPA ID number required if >100 kg/month (40 CFR 262.12). Use EPA-permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF). Never discharge to sewer without POTW written approval (40 CFR 403). Container disposal: Triple rinse (40 CFR 261.7), offer for reconditioning/recycling. State regulations may be more stringent — check with your local environmental agency. Consult the Alliance Chemical SDS for product-specific disposal guidance.
Does Alliance Chemical provide an SDS and COA for Boric Acid?
Yes. Alliance Chemical provides a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every lot of Boric Acid. The SDS is prepared in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Revision 7, covering all 16 required sections including hazard identification, first aid measures, firefighting measures, handling and storage, exposure controls, and regulatory information. The SDS is available for download directly from this product page. COAs are available upon request by contacting Alliance Chemical at 512-365-6838.