Also known as sodium borate, borax is a white crystalline compound that dissolves easily in water. It is a source of boron used in multiple applications due to its antifungal, buffering, and emulsifying properties.
Detergent & Cleaning: Acts as pH buffer, water softener, and emulsifier in soaps; Glass & Ceramics: Component in heat-resistant glass and enamel glazes; Agriculture: Micronutrient fertilizer for boron-deficient soils; Cosmetics: Used in bath salts, creams, and lotions as stabilizer; Metallurgy: Flux for soldering and welding.
