Description: Borax (Sodium Tetraborate) is a versatile mineral used in cleaning, detergents, cosmetics, and industry to soften water, boost cleaning, stabilize formulations, and control pH. It is also used in glass, ceramics, fertilizers, and as a mild disinfectant.

Formula: Na2B407•10H20

Synonyms:

• Sodium Tetraborate

• Disodium Tetraborate

• Sodium Borate

• Tetraborax

• Borate of Soda (older term)

• Refined Borax (industry term)

• Borax Decahydrate (for the common hydrated form)