Disodium Octaborate

Disodium octaborate is a white, crystalline powder that is odorless and only slightly soluble in water. This chemical compound has unique properties and is commonly used in various industrial and commercial applications. It is mildly combustible but only weakly flammable. Its use is particularly widespread in fire protection and wood preservation.

Applications:

1. Wood Industry:

   • Used as a wood preservative, Disodium octaborate protects against fungi, mold, and wood-destroying insects.
   • Employed to enhance the fire resistance of wood materials, making it an effective flame retardant.

2. Textile Treatments:

   • Added to fabrics to impart flame-retardant properties, reducing their flammability.

3. Construction Industry:

   • Used to treat building materials, particularly in the production of particleboard and fiberboard.
   • Preserves these materials while improving their fire resistance.

4. Chemical Industry:

   • As a stabilizing agent, it is used in certain chemical processes and as a catalyst in specific reactions.