Borik asit antimikrobiyal özelliklere sahiptir ve bu nedenle genellikle ilaç formülasyonlarında ve kozmetik ürünlerde koruyucu olarak kullanılır. Ayrıca tamponlayıcı madde ve pH düzenleyici olarak da kullanılmaktadır.

Linear Formula : H₃BO₃
CAS Number : 10043-35-3
Molecular Weight : 61.83
UNSPSC Code : 12352301
EC Index Number : 233-139-2
MDL number : MFCD00011337
Quality Segment : 500
Agency : BP, ChP, JP, NF, Ph. Eur.
Vapor Pressure : 2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Product Line : EMPROVE^® ESSENTIAL
Assay : 99.5-100.5% dry basis (alkalimetric)
Form : Crystalline, Solid
Technique(s) : API processing | cocrystal formation: suitable, API processing | salt formation: suitable
pH : 3.8-4.8 (20 °C, 33 g/L in H₂O)
mp : 160 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Solubility : 49.2 g/L
Density : 1.489 g/cm³ at 23 °C
anion traces : Sulfate (SO₄^2-): ≤0.04%
cation traces : As: ≤0.0001%, Heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.0015%
application(s) : Liquid formulation, Ophthalmics, Pharmaceutical, Semi-solid formulation
Storage Temp. : 2-30°C