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1.0 Agriculture

Borax is the world's leading supplier of borates into the agricultural industry.

2.0 Ceramics

Borates have been an essential ingredient in ceramic glazes and porcelain (vitreous) enamels for centuries.

3.0 Detergents

Forms of borates are used to produce laundry detergents, household or industrial cleaners and personal care products.

4.0 Glass

Borosilicate glass is typically used for its heat and / or chemical resistance.

5.0 Insulation

Borates are an important ingredient in insulation fiberglass.

6.0 Specialty Applications

Borates contribute to a vast number of diverse end uses.

7.0 Textile Fiberglass

In textile fiberglass manufacture, borates act as a powerful flux and lower glass batch melting temperatures.

8.0 Wood Protection

Borate treated wood is on the rise as a safe and long-lasting method to protect homes from wood destroying organisms.

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