Usage:
Buffer, Flux, Food additive, Component of detergents, Ingredient in enamel glazes
Component of glass, pottery, and ceramics, Fire retardant, Anti-fungal compound for fibreglass and cellulose insulation, Insecticide to kill ants and fleas Precursor for sodium perborate monohydrate that is used in detergents, as well as for boric acid and other borates Treatment for thrush in horses hooves Used to make indelible ink for dip pens by dissolving shellac into heated borax Curing agent for snake skins dissolving shellac into heated borax Curing agent for snake skins.