Potassium orthoborate
Agent Name
Potassium orthoborate
CAS Number
20786-60-1
Formula
B-H3-O3.x-K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Boric acid (H3BO3), potassium salt; Orthoboric acid, potassium salt; [ChemIDplus] AZ 400K DEVELOPER; Potassium borates; [AZ Electronic Materials MSDS]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Solid; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Sources/Uses
Used to formulate hydraulic fluids, lubricants, greases, and metal working fluids; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations] Used as an intermediate in the electronics industry; [AZ Electronic Materials MSDS]
Comments
2% Aqueous solution: An eye and mild skin irritant; May be toxic to fertility or the developing child; [AZ Electronic Materials MSDS] See "Boric acid."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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