E284 Boric Acid

Boric acid (Boric acid, orthoboric acid, E284) is a weak acid. Chemical formula H3VO3.

Boric acid is used:

  • in the food industry-registered as a food additive E284 (on the territory of our country, the use is prohibited — this additive is not included in the list of approved for use);
  • in medicine — as an independent disinfectant. Also, on the basis of boric acid, various combined preparations are made, for example, Teymurov paste;
  • in everyday life, it used to be used to fight cockroaches.

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