Boron is a compound that occurs in nature. It is often found combined with other substances to form compounds called borates. Common borate compounds include boric acid, salts of borates, and boron oxide.
Several companies in the United States produce most of the world's borates by processing boron compounds. Borates are used mostly to produce glass. They are also used in fire retardants, leather tanning industries,
cosmetics, photographic materials, soaps and cleaners, and for high-energy fuel. Some pesticides used for cockroach control and some wood preservatives also contain borates.
Exposure to boron occurs in the
workplace or from using certain consumer products. Breathing moderate levels of boron irritates the
nose, throat, and
eyes. This chemical has been found in at least 142 of 1,416 National Priorities List
sites identified by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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