Boric acid
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- When orthoboric acid is heated above 170C it dehydrates, forming metaboric acid, HBO2 or B2O3H2O.
- (See Wood Rot) As a general household insecticide Boric Acid is safe enough to use around children, and has been used in ointments and salves for diaper rash on babies.
- Boric acid is used principally for preserving meats, meat products, fish and dairy products.
- In animal experiments boric acid is embryotoxic and harmful to development.
- 2331392 Boric acid is converted to metaboric acid (HBO2) on heating to 100-130C and with further heating up into water-free boron trioxide.
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