Boric acid (orthoboric acid)

GOST 18704-78
Description
Boric acid is intended for the chemical industry, glass and ceramics, medicine and other
industries. Depending on the application of boric acid produced four grades: for optical
glass, A, B and C. The product brand for optical glass "is used for optical glass and
other special purposes; product grade A is used for electrolytic capacitors, the product
grade B - for fiberglass, optical lenses, medicine and other purposes; product brands in
- for glassmaking, production of enamels and glazes, drills, fertilizer, and for other
boron-containing products.
Formula: H3BO3
Safety Requirements
Boric acid, fire and explosion, the impact on the body is a substance of the third class of
danger.
Physical and chemical
Narrative

1. Appearance
2. Mass fraction of boric acid
(H3BO3), %, not less
3. Mass fraction of chloride (Cl-),
%, not more
4. Sulfate (SO42-), %, not more
5. Mass fraction of iron (Fe), %, not
more
6. Mass fraction of heavy metals
(Pb), %, not more
7. Mass fraction of residue,
insoluble in water, %, not more
8. Calcium (Ca), %, not more
9. Arsenic (As), %, not more
10. Mass fraction of phosphate
(PO43-), %, not more
11. Mass fraction of residue, not
flying in the processing of ethanol,
%, not more
12. Residue on sieve in accordance
with GOST 3584-73,%:
04K, no more
Number 0063K, not less

The norm for the brand and grade

B
For the
A
B
optical.
First
Second
The fine crystalline powder, dry white
99.9

99.9

99.9

99.6

98.6

0.001

0.0001

0.001

0.008

0.0005

0.008

0.2

0.5

0.0003

0.0002

0.0005

0.002

0.003

0.001

0.0005

0.001

0.001

0.005

0.01

0.04

0.005
0.0002

Must
withstand
test
0.001
0.0001

0.005
0.0002

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.05

10
70

15
75

10
70

0.005

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Also, boric acid brand for optical glass "normalized mass fraction of dye impurities, %,
max: Vanadium (V) - 0,0005; cobalt (Co) - 0,000003; manganese (Mn) - 0,0003; copper
( Cu) - 0,00005; nickel (Ni) - 0,00001; chromium (Cr) - 0,00002.
Packing
Boric acid is packed in four-, five-layer paper or in plastic bags, as well as in special soft
disposable containers (big bags, MK).
Transportation, storage
Boric acid is transported by rail, sea, river and road transport in closed vehicles. The
product, packed in special soft containers, transported to the open rolling stock. Boric
acid are stored in warehouses with natural ventilation. The product, packed in special
soft containers, allowed to keep open areas.
Shelf life of product
5 years from the date of manufacture.
Boric acid
(Orthoboric acid)
GOST 18704-78
Safety Requirements
Hazard
Basic properties
Explosion and
fire hazard
The risk to
humans

Individual
protection means

3
Basic properties and hazards
The fine crystalline powder, dry white.
Fire and explosion.
Boric acid is ingested if inhaled as a vapor or aerosol.
Dissolved water, boric acid, a well penetrates through damaged
skin (eczema, fractures, burns), causing poisoning of the human
body.
Working with boric acid should be used for respiratory PPE, face
and eyes - goggles, as well as special clothing and footwear, hand
protection.

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