Polybor
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Description
[U.S.Borax] A registered trademark for a series of compounds that contains disodium octaborate tetrahydrate as the active ingredient. Polybor® borates have been used as wood preservatives to kill wood boring beetles and termites. They are also used as flame retardants, emulsifiers, Corrosion inhibitors, and as a soft Abrasive in hand and metal cleaners.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Polybor 87
Risks
- Borax: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Composition | Na2B8O13-4H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 12280-03-4 |
Resources and Citations
- Borax: Product Data sheet
- T.Frey, J.vonReis, Z.Barov "An Evaluation of Biocides for Control of the Biodeterioration of Artifacts at Hearst Castle" ICOM Preprints, Washington, DC 1993 p.875-879.