High Demand for Energy is to Uplift the Market Growth of Boric Acid
Boric acid was used for many years as an antiseptic for the treatment of various diseases. It was also used as an oxidizing agent in laboratories. However, it is not known to have any disinfectant properties and is primarily used as an antiseptic. When administered in a simple mouthwash, the product has very few antiseptic characteristics but does possess some oxidizing activity and hence its use in the cosmetic industry. The major purpose for the use of borax was to neutralize the effects of hydrocyanic acid (which reacts with certain metals) and prevent the accumulation of mercury and other toxic heavy metals in the blood stream. Rapid urbanization coupled with the increasing per capita income of the consumer is driving the growth of the Boric A cid Market . Growing demand for boric acid from energy-saving applications and as insulation material in the construction industry is also projected to foster market growth. Increasing use of boric acid for the generation ...