Borax (sodium borate)

I don't know the name of a specific store, but some good places to start would be pharmacies and stores that sell laundry detergent; if they don't sell it themselves they may be able to point you in the right direction.

It might not make slime but a more doughy substance.

In large enough quantity, yes. However, boric acid is considered to be about as poisonous as table salt. Certainly it would kill mice if you immersed them in it, or fed it to them in large enough quantities. Mice traps or rat poison will work better though.

Boric acid can be found at Walmart. Most drugstores such as Walgreen's and CVS also have it. Hardware stores such as Home Depot or Lowe's also generally carry the stuff as well as any store that generally sells pool supplies.

Borax is perfectly safe in swimming pools. We started using it in our inground pool two years ago and would not use anything else. Not only is it less expensive (a lot less expensive) but the water feels softer when we use it. My husband had to spend some time convincing me that Borax works and works safely but I'm very glad he did. Our pool has never looked better. We had been buying every product that the pool store told us we needed (we did need it didn't we?) One summer they couldn't get our pool water cleared up so in frustration my husband turned to the internet and the use of Borax. We saved a bundle and our pool cleaned up beautifully. Hope this helps you.

Add baking soda, one or two cups at a time, until it's where it should be. Check PH between applications though because the baking soda can lower the PH. It could also be that you're not shocking your pool enough.

You want to run your pool water alkalinity level between 80-100ppm, not up to 150 as some may suggest. Most pools guys get their info. on how to balance pools from your local water company. Yes, this is correct. It's called the Langelier Index, which was originally designed for public water systems. This index was never intended for pools.

In the 1950's, when pools started to come into the mainstream, this was the only index available, so it was used to balance pools and hot tubs.

The Hamilton Index, which I use, is much more pool-friendly and is specifically designed for pools. It takes into consideration acid rain, drag-off, heat, the sun, organic and inorganic matter in the pool, etc...

While I don't completely agree with the Hamilton Index, it is much closer to how a pool should be balanced and will save you much time and money in the long run.

To raise the alkalinity in swimming pools, the most common and the safest chemical is Sodium Bicarbonate. You know, good ole' fashion

Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.

Try to not add more than 2lbs. of Sodium Bicarbonate, or another kind of alkalinity increaser, for every 10,000 gallons of water in a single application.

While your filtration system is off and the water is motionless, stand in the deep end of the pool and sprinkle (don't dump the product or go too fast), the Sodium Bicarbonate

or alkalinity up.

Allow the water to sit for 2-3 hours, then turn the pump back on and allow the pool to fully circulate, usually 4-6 hours, then re-test your pool's alkalinity balance. Doing this technique will increase your alkalinity without much happening to the pH level.

Only use 20 Mule Team Borax without detergent. This raises your PH without raisig alkalinity. Try using the same amount you would with PH plus, and wait 2 to 4 hrs. and check your PH reading. If your alkalinity is low you can use baking soda to raise your alkalinity. Baking Soda raises PH and Alkalinity. Baking Soda has the same ingredients as Alkalinity plus, but half the price. Take a look at this web site for more information on Borax. http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/borax_20mule.html TS

Borax acts as a crosslinking agent, linking the polymer chains in the glue together to create a more structured and viscous slime. It helps to create a firmer and stretchier slime texture. However, it's important to use borax in moderation as too much can make the slime too stiff or even cause irritation on the skin.

Methyl red is used as an indicator in the titration of borax with HCl because it changes color in acidic conditions. This allows for the precise determination of the endpoint of the titration, which is when all of the borax has reacted with the acid. The color change indicates the shift from basic to acidic conditions, helping to stop the titration at the correct point.

It can be put on the fish tank because it cant dissolve.

Increasing the amount of borax in a crystal-growing solution can potentially increase crystal size and growth rate due to a higher concentration of borax molecules available for crystal formation. However, there is an optimal concentration of borax that promotes crystal growth, going beyond which may lead to saturation and hinder further growth or result in the formation of multiple small crystals rather than a single larger one.

Borax is a polar molecule due to its asymmetrical shape and the difference in electronegativity between the boron and oxygen atoms. This leads to an uneven distribution of charge within the molecule, creating positive and negative poles.

To make liquid borax, you can dissolve borax powder in hot water. Mix until the powder is fully dissolved and the solution becomes clear. Allow the solution to cool before using it.

Yes, borax can be used to clean sterling silver. Create a paste by mixing borax with water and gently scrub the silver using a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly to prevent water spots.

Borax can act as a buffering agent in buffer solutions by helping to maintain a stable pH. It can accept or donate protons to resist changes in pH when acids or bases are added to the solution. Borax can also help to control the buffering capacity of the solution.

To separate borax water and glue, you can allow the mixture to settle so that the glue forms a solid layer on top of the water. Then carefully pour off the water while making sure the glue remains undisturbed. Alternatively, you can use a strainer to separate the two substances by pouring the mixture through it, allowing the water to drain out while retaining the glue.

Apparently not ... ingredients list says: "Contains Anionic And/Or Nonionic Surfactants, Enzymes"

The phrase "7 oz borax" means there are 7 ounces of borax, a white crystalline compound used in cleaning products, laundry detergents, and as a household cleaner.

The specific gravity of borax is approximately 1.73.

No. Borax is quite caustic and could cause significant harm to the dam or her pups. If you have to bathe a nursing dog you should use non-medicated dog shampoo in the smallest amount possible and rinse thoroughly to get the suds off before you let the dam back in with her pups.

Yes it does. It hurts big ones too.

It's very carcinogenic (causes cancer) and is used to preserve the insides of specimens so they don't rot.

You are going to a lot of trouble to make ant bait when you can buy it premade. Boric Acid (Borax) is the active ingredient in just about all of them and the baits are usually more attractive than pet food. Recommend Fluorguard if you are looking for a bait that works on most common ants (non-fire/pharoah)