!Prof 200g Prof Borax

200g !Prof Borax

!Prof Borax is a mineral salt of boric acid found in the crust of the earth. Alternatively known as sodium tetraborate decahydrate or sodium borate, it is one of the most important sources of boron. 

Borax is a naturally occurring mineral which finds a place in the household for multiple purposes. For centuries it has been used as a cleaning agent, insecticide, pesticide, and a fungicide. It is also one of the core ingredients of flubber or slime.

Uses of Borax

Borax is commonly available in powder form for regular use. Here are some of the ways it is used:

As an ingredient in laundry detergent

To get rid of mold and fungus

As a household cleaner (for floors, tiles, etc.)

For ceramic glaze

For rust removal

As a pesticide in gardens

To aid plant growth

For unclogging pipes in drains, sinks, and toilets

To make slime, in fire retardants, to remove food odors from refrigerators.

How to Use Borax Safely

If you’re going to use borax at home, there are precautions you can take to make sure you do so safely:

• Wear gloves.
• Use borax in a well-ventilated area.
• Change your clothes if borax touches it. Remove contaminated clothing.
• Wash your hands well thoroughly before eating, drinking, putting on makeup, applying cosmetics or using the toilet after using borax.
• If borax powder gets in your eyes or on your skin. In case of contact, flush your skin and eyes (for at least 15 minutes) with water for at least 15 minutes.
• Begin rescue breathing in case of accidental inhalation.
• Get medical help if needed, in case of exposure.

Borax health risks

Borax can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if you ingest it by itself, and large amounts can lead to shock and kidney failure. It’s banned in U.S. food products. It also can irritate your skin and eyes, and it can hurt your nose, throat, and lungs if you breathe it in.