Why borax is not the same as boron
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Borax (sodium borate) has been the subject of countless reports, books and experiences for many years. However, it is important to be aware that borax only contains about 11% boron and 17% boric acid . The remaining 72% is other substances such as sodium and oxygen. The chemical formula of borax is Na2B4O7·10H2O, which means that it consists of sodium (Na), boron (B), oxygen (O) and water (H2O). Borax comes in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder and is often used as a cleaning agent, pesticide and in the chemical industry.
The combination of borax with water forms a basic solution that can act as a buffer and regulate pH levels. In addition to its use as a cleaning agent and pesticide, borax is also used in the manufacture of glazes, as a flame retardant and in metallurgy.
It is important to note that borax can be toxic in high concentrations and should therefore be handled with care. However, in small amounts, borax can be used safely and has a wide variety of applications in different industries and, logically, is not always beneficial to human health.
Pure boron, which is valuable for health, must first be extracted before it can be further processed. Examples include calcium fructoborate, boric acid, tetraborate or boron citrate. These naturally cost a lot more to produce than borax.
Borax is a well-known household remedy that our ancestors and many people around the world have used successfully for cleaning, washing or even for a short-term cure. However, there is a great danger that substances that have nothing to do with boron can lead to poisoning or an overreaction. It is not possible to dose correctly because the initial value of the individual substances cannot be calculated. Anyone who has ever taken too much borax knows the nausea that comes with it.
In my opinion, borax is rightly not approved as a food supplement in the EU. We therefore use other boron compounds that can actually be used internally with measurable success and are legally approved. There are no side effects here.
The combination of borax with water forms a basic solution that can act as a buffer and regulate pH levels. In addition to its use as a cleaning agent and pesticide, borax is also used in the manufacture of glazes, as a flame retardant and in metallurgy.
It is important to note that borax can be toxic in high concentrations and should therefore be handled with care. However, in small amounts, borax can be used safely and has a wide variety of applications in different industries and, logically, is not always beneficial to human health.
Pure boron, which is valuable for health, must first be extracted before it can be further processed. Examples include calcium fructoborate, boric acid, tetraborate or boron citrate. These naturally cost a lot more to produce than borax.
Borax is a well-known household remedy that our ancestors and many people around the world have used successfully for cleaning, washing or even for a short-term cure. However, there is a great danger that substances that have nothing to do with boron can lead to poisoning or an overreaction. It is not possible to dose correctly because the initial value of the individual substances cannot be calculated. Anyone who has ever taken too much borax knows the nausea that comes with it.
In my opinion, borax is rightly not approved as a food supplement in the EU. We therefore use other boron compounds that can actually be used internally with measurable success and are legally approved. There are no side effects here.