Boric Acid

Boric acid

Boric acid, a common ingredient in many household and hygienic products can, when overused or consumed, cause skin reactions, hair loss and serious illness,

Where Found

• Antiseptics and astringents

• Enamels and glazes

• Glass fiber manufacturing

• Medicated powders

• Skin lotions

• Some paints

• Some rodent and ant pesticides

• Photography chemicals

• Powders to kill roaches

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

The main symptoms of boric acid poisoning are blue-green vomit, diarrhea, and a bright red rash on the skin. Other symptoms may include:

• Blisters

• Collapse

• Coma

• Convulsions

• Drowsiness

• Fever

• Lack of desire to do anything

• Low blood pressure

• Significantly decreased urine output (or none)

• Sloughing of skin

• Twitching of facial muscles, arms, hands, legs, and feet

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