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Ring the vet and seek advice.

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Borax is a weak base.

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weakly basic

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they form crystals but that's only if you have a pipe cleaner and hot water and borax

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Yes, it does!

Because when you add more borax the solution will get stiffer and really hard to stir.. but when u dont add any borax the solution will be really liquidy and un stiff! ask me. i tried it :P

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Please do not use on pets or your yard. Borax has a skull and cross bone on the side for a reason. It is harmful. It causes kidney failure if they eat it and they are a lot closer to the ground than we are.

Actually, the box I have here in front of me does not have skull and crossbones as someone said above. I looked at every side of the box intently looking for said skull and cross bones. It's not as dangerous as the last poster suggests. It seems to be a mere overly emotional response to new information that must have been misunderstood. Borax is toxic and can cause serious health risks, but it would take a lot of regular exposure to the product directly or ingestion. So if you're stupid enough to sprinkle it into your dog's water or food bowls or give him/her baths in it, then you have reason for concern and that would beg the question concerning whether you should have a dog or not. Just read the websites I discovered below. I, personally, am trying to use it because it was recommended by my vet to rid my home of fleas.

As for sprinkling it on your yard... that's not smart, and it's also discouraged on of the websites below anyway.

This product is actually listed in a lot of website as a non-toxic way of ridding fleas, and it's much safer than the over the counter pesticides and flea collars and shampoos. See for yourself. Just type "borax is toxic" in google. I bet you won't find many websites with any credibility.

My conclusion to borax's safety is this. It's just like every other cleaner. You have to clean up after using it, wear gloves, mask, whatever to protect yourself if you're concerned. Don't use it outside of the instructions unless you're sure it will be ok and don't use too much or put yourself at risk with cross contaminating food, dishes or water supply.

Also I want to mention that it is found naturally in fruits, leafy vegetables, wine, cider and beer in small quantities of course. That should not be cause for concern though, for even overdose of certain vitamins can cause health risks. The key is moderation. Too much of anything is bad.

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No. Cornstarch is a food product extracted from corn. Borax is a mineral, dug out of the ground.

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Blue

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baking soda is the chemical that is used to raise your pH and alk. when both of these are in range they "buffer each other" which means it usually will stay constant.

I also use baking soda...Sam's Club sells it in 12lb bags...it usually has a 'key' on the back of the bag of how much to use for what size pool.

It also helps your skin stay soft from the swim!

Baking Soda is great if you need to raise BOTH the pH and the alkalinity at the same time.

If your alkalinity is at the correct level, and your pH is low, you do not want to raise the alkalinity, so do not use Baking Soda.... Instead, use "20 Mule Team BORAX" - half a box at a time, wait a couple of hours and re-test each time.

Make sure you buy the "20 Mule Team BORAX" and not any kind of Detergent with Borax in it. That will give you a mess.

The "20 Mule Team BORAX" can be found in the Laundry Additives section in your local super market for a fraction of the cost of the pH-up products, and will work wonderfully without raising your alkalinity to harden your water too much. It also leaves your skin soft after a swim, like the Baking Soda.

Here's a link to show the use of 20 Mule Team Borax in your pool to raise the PH without affecting the Alkalinity levels:

http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.HTML

And another link to show more replacement chemicals, and how much to use:

http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/grocery.HTML

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Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Na2B4O7

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At Wal-Mart

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what is borax used for

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Borax is an important mineral, and it is goes under the names sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or bisodium tetraborate. It's chemical formula will be written in basically one of two ways, depending on the water content. These formulae are:

Na2B4O7·10H2O and Na2[B4O5(OH)4]·8H2O

A link can be found below form more information.

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I made a paste from borax and white vinegar in a ceramic bowl. Within about 30 seconds it had hardened into concrete and I couldn't even get it out of the bowl.

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No I think the smell would probally effect your pet.

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The short answer is yes. The front of the box of 20 Mule Team Borax, states "CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED." The side panel adds "CAUTION: ...Avoid contact with eyes. Do not take internally." First Aid information is provided as follows: "In Eyes: Rinse with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, contact a physician. Ingestion: Rinse mouth, give a large glassful of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN."

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You can make Silly Putty without Borax by using a substitution. Instead of using Borax in the quantity that the recipe calls for, use Epsom salts instead.

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"Rosemary DeCamp"

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It won't hurt the glaze, might degrade the grout a bit, but be sure to rinse well.

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According to the Dial Corporation, manufacturers of 20 Mule Team Borax, "Borax and chlorine bleach can be safely used together in washing machines. Always read all safety information on each package."

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Yes, it is a very effective subsitute.

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base