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Quick Summary:

• Boric acid is a chemical compound with a wide variety of industrial and domestic applications. It commonly forms an ingredient of many pesticides (against insects, weeds, fungi, etc.) and certain wood preservatives
• Preparations, based on boric acid, are used medically as an antibacterial and antifungal agent; for treating minor cuts, bruises, and burns, including in the prevention of athlete’s foot and candidiasis
• Boric Acid Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of any product containing the compound
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Borax Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Borax Poisoning:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002485.htm (accessed on 09/24/2017)

http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/boricgen.html (accessed on 09/24/2017)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1432568 (accessed on 09/24/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/24/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Borax Poisoning:

Gunavante, S. M. (2002). First aid with homoeopathy. B. Jain Publishers.

Tektas, E., Aydın, T. T., & Cüce, S. (2007). Etibor-48 (borax pentahydrate) health and safety data sheet. Research & Development Department, Eti Holding AS, Ankara, Turkey.

TEKTAŞ, E., AYDI, T. T., & Selahattin, C. Ü. C. E. (2007). A HYDROUS BORAX HEALTH AD SAFETY DATA SHEET. Safety.

BORAX, M. O. F. I. O., & THAN, D. A. L. G. (2000). 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW BORAX IS A WHITE, ODORLESS, POWDERED SUBSTANCE THAT IS NOT FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTIBLE, OR EXPLOSIVE AND HAS LOW ACUTE ORAL AND DERMAL TOXICITY. POTENTIAL ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS.

TEKTAŞ, E., AYDI, T. T., & Selahattin, C. Ü. C. E. (2007). ETIBOR-48 (BORAX PE TAHYDRATE) HEALTH AD SAFETY DATA SHEET. Safety.