Potassium metaborate

Agent Name
Potassium metaborate
CAS Number
13709-94-9
Formula
B-H-O2.K
Major Category
Metals
Potassium metaborate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Potassium borate (KBO2); Boric acid (HBO2), potassium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metalloid compounds (Boron)
Description
White solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to maintain viscosity in hydraulic fracturing fluids; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong eye irritant; Suspected of being toxic to fertility or the developing child; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium metaborate."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: