Question

What is borax?
# Chemical formula
# Uses
# And is it harmful?
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Answer 1

Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid.

Chemical formula- Na2B4O7·10H2O
Uses:-
1. Clean Tubs and Showers.

2.. Put Out Fires. Baking soda is normally recommended for grease fires, but borax works just as well. You can also use it to put out campfires or any other type of small fire.

3. Kill Ant Colonies. Mix equal parts borax and sugar and sprinkle it anywhere you see ants.

Borax is wholly natural and has no inherently toxic ingredients. It doesn’t cause cancer, accumulate in the body or in nature, or absorb through the skin.

Answer 2

Borax is a mineral, a salt of boric acid and a boron compound. It is also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate and disodium tetraborate.

Chemical formula:-

Na2B4O7·10H2O

IUPAC ID:-

Sodium tetraborate decahydrate

Molar mass:-

381.37 g/mol

It is used for many cleaning purposes such as cleaning products, etc.

It's misuse can result in acute toxicity, with symptoms comprising vomiting, eye irritation, nausea, skin rash, oral irritation and respiratory.