H3BO3; B(OH)3; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide, and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts
any of various acids containing boron and oxygen a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative
A water-soluble white or colorless crystalline compound, H, used as an antiseptic and preservative and in fireproofing compounds, cosmetics, cements, and enamels