Definitions for "Boric Acid"
Used for Eye infections – 1Teaspoon to 1L cooled boiled water (flush eyes). Wound care – same as eye infections. Mud fever / Cracked heels – dust on Boric Acid. Thrush – Pack Hoof
H3BO3, mild antiseptic powder of limited effectiveness and toxic if swallowed.
An inorganic salt (H3BO3).  An insecticidal powder used indoors for cockroach and ant control.  Occurs in nature as the mineral, sessolite.  Used for weatherproofing wood and fireproofing fabrics.  Used externally on humans as an antiseptic, eye ointment, and antibacterial agent.  Used extensively in industry for cements, glass, leather products, carpet, soaps, cosmetics, dyeing, printing, painting, and photography.  If ingested by humans, may cause many toxic effects: vomiting, cramps, skin lesions, circulatory collapse, speeding up of the heart, and convulsions.  Known to cause reproductive and developmental toxicity effects in mammals.  A good candidate chemical for toxicity effects on worm regeneration.  Very soluble in water.
compound used in certain fixers to prolong shier hardening life.
an antibacterial agent used in skin care products to give them a longer shelf life.
An inhibitor used in facing sand for magnesium-base and aluminum-base alloys high in magnesium to prevent reaction with moisture in the sand. See Facing Sand.