Sodium Borate - aka Borax - 1 lb - (16 oz)

Description

Sodium Borate is the base ingredient in Borax and has an effectiveness often compared to OxiClean. It works by converting water molecules to hydrogen peroxide. It has a pH of 9.3 and produces a basic solution in water which increases the effectiveness of cleaners. Most commonly combined with washing soda to make handmade laundry soap formulations. Can also be used to create homemade toilet and dishwasher tabs!
Country Of Origin: United States
Why People Use This Product:
To make handmade laundry detergent and other household cleaners.
Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Laundry Detergent. Household Cleaners. Deodorizers.
Physical Form: White Crystals
pH: 9.3 (1% solution in water)
Specific Gravity: 1.71
Melting Point: 144ºF Enclosed area
Storage: Store in dry location.
Best Used By: One year from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.
California Prop 65 Statement:      This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.
This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) and are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).