Boric Acid Poisoning WisdomCard™

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  1. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Boric Acid Poisoning nlm.nih.gov - Boric Acid Poisoning
  2. Pesticide Action Network: Signs and Symptoms of Boric Acid Poisoning pesticideinfo.org - Signs and Symptoms of Boric Acid Poisoning
  3. Oregon State University: Boric Acid (General Fact Sheet) npic.orst.edu - Boric Acid (General Fact Sheet)
  4. Wikipedia: Boric Acid Toxicology en.wikipedia.org - Boric Acid Toxicology
  5. New South Wales Government Food Authority: What are the Symptoms of Borax Poisoning? foodauthority.nsw.gov.au - What are the Symptoms of Borax Poisoning?
  6. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: Pesticide Toxicity Profile: Boric Acid edis.ifas.ufl.edu - Pesticide Toxicity Profile: Boric Acid
  7. Mastiff Reporter Archive Index: Opinion & Information on Boric Acid devinefarm.net - Opinion & Information on Boric Acid
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Research Notes on Boric Acid Poisoning


Boric acid, also called boracic acid or orthoboric acid or Acidum Boricum, is a mild acid often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, in nuclear power plants to control the fission rate of uranium, and as a precursor of other chemical compounds. It exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder and dissolves in water. Based on mammal median lethal dose (LD50) rating of 2,660 mg/kg body mass, boric acid is poisonous if taken internally or inhaled. …read more from Wikipedia

Boric acid poisoning symptoms include blue-green vomit, diarrhea, and a bright red skin rash.

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