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<p>For a century and a half, U.S. Borax has provided refined borates vital to industrial processes and agricultural and commercial applications. Mined and made in America, our products set the global standard for quality and purity,
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<p> From reducing melting temperatures in fiberglass production to inhibiting corrosion in fuel additives, Optibor has a multitude of uses in numerous industries. </p>
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<p> These products are unique zinc borates combining the best of zinc and boron oxides that can be used to develop fire-retardant formulations. </p>
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<p> This industrial, high-performance wood preservative is ideal for protecting rafters, cladding, and joinery against insects and decay. </p>
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<p> This hard, glassy, granular product is excellent when forming flux or glass, where it helps to increase yield and reduce energy consumption. </p>
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<p> When it comes to particulate materials, particle size affects end product quality and properties. U.S. Borax offers many of its products in powder grade. </p>
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<p> With lower transportation, handling, and storage costs, this concentrated sodium borate is used in glass, fiberglass, cleaning products, and flame retardants. </p>
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<p> Polymers can ignite and burn easily which is why flame retardant additives are often required to meet safety standards. One of the many commercial applications of borates is fire retardancy. </p>
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<p> Borates and boron compounds are used in the creation of affordable, durable, and environmentally safe wood and wood products in order to protect them from fire, fungi, and pests. </p>
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<p> U.S. Borax products are used in a variety of fire retardant applications, including polymer-based applications, cellulose protection, lumber, and plywood. </p>
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<p> Boron is a micronutrient that is essential to plant growth. Boron is necessary for proper absorption of macronutrients and plays a key role in protecting soil health, supporting sustainable farming, and increasing both the
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<h4 style="font-weight:bold;color:#4A4A4A;font-size:18px;">Glass and glass fibers</h4>
<p> Heat resistant, chemical resistant, scratch and shock resistant, borosilicate glass—made with silica and boron trioxide—provides strength and durability across a range of products from cell phones to solar panels. </p>
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<p> Borates can be incorporated into frits—glassy, silica-rich materials that are used in the manufacture of glazes and enamels—to make them insoluble and help reduce glass viscosity. This improves fit, luster, durability, and
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<h3>Better quality boron, better results</h3>
<p>In every industrial process, quality inputs matter. U.S. Borax continually monitors and improves product quality at every stage, from our exacting refinement process to product finishing, packaging, and shipping. Every product is
meticulously sampled, tested, and documented. The result is refined and specialty borates that are consistent, high-performing, cost-effective, and reliably free of impurities. Quality is top of mind—from our mine to you.</p>
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<h5> <a href="https://agriculture.borax.com/blog/april-2023/boron-changing-planet">Boron: Key to healthy crops on a changing planet</a></h5> For a century, we've known that boron is an essential nutrient for plants. But what we’ve
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<h5> <a href="/news-events/june-2023/first-open-pit-mine-transition-renewable-diesel">U.S. Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel</a></h5> Rio Tinto has successfully completed the full transition of its
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<h5> <a href="/news-events/january-2023/boron-solar-energy">Boron in Solar Energy: Powering Efficiency</a></h5> Solar power offers exciting potential as a clean and endless energy source. Yet scaling it will require more efficient and
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150 YEARS OF INNOVATION FROM U.S. BORAX
High-quality refined borates made in America
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REFINED AND SPECIALTY BORATES FOR EVERY INDUSTRY AND APPLICATION
For a century and a half, U.S. Borax has provided refined borates vital to
industrial processes and agricultural and commercial applications. Mined and
made in America, our products set the global standard for quality and purity,
ensuring the best performance in every process.
U.S. Borax technical and scientific experts are dedicated to continuous research
and product improvement. In collaboration with industry, education, and
community leaders, we constantly explore new ways to optimize boron’s unique
properties in your existing applications—and your future innovations.
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From reducing melting temperatures in fiberglass production to inhibiting
corrosion in fuel additives, Optibor has a multitude of uses in numerous
industries.
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These products are unique zinc borates combining the best of zinc and boron
oxides that can be used to develop fire-retardant formulations.
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This industrial, high-performance wood preservative is ideal for protecting
rafters, cladding, and joinery against insects and decay.
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This hard, glassy, granular product is excellent when forming flux or glass,
where it helps to increase yield and reduce energy consumption.
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When it comes to particulate materials, particle size affects end product
quality and properties. U.S. Borax offers many of its products in powder grade.
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With lower transportation, handling, and storage costs, this concentrated sodium
borate is used in glass, fiberglass, cleaning products, and flame retardants.
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POLYMERS AND COATINGS
Polymers can ignite and burn easily which is why flame retardant additives are
often required to meet safety standards. One of the many commercial applications
of borates is fire retardancy.
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WOOD PROTECTION AND BIOCIDES
Borates and boron compounds are used in the creation of affordable, durable, and
environmentally safe wood and wood products in order to protect them from fire,
fungi, and pests.
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FIRE RETARDANCY
U.S. Borax products are used in a variety of fire retardant applications,
including polymer-based applications, cellulose protection, lumber, and plywood.
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AGRICULTURE
Boron is a micronutrient that is essential to plant growth. Boron is necessary
for proper absorption of macronutrients and plays a key role in protecting soil
health, supporting sustainable farming, and increasing both the nutrition and
yield of crops.
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GLASS AND GLASS FIBERS
Heat resistant, chemical resistant, scratch and shock resistant, borosilicate
glass—made with silica and boron trioxide—provides strength and durability
across a range of products from cell phones to solar panels.
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CERAMICS, ENAMELS, AND GLAZES
Borates can be incorporated into frits—glassy, silica-rich materials that are
used in the manufacture of glazes and enamels—to make them insoluble and help
reduce glass viscosity. This improves fit, luster, durability, and chemical
resistance.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
BETTER QUALITY BORON, BETTER RESULTS
In every industrial process, quality inputs matter. U.S. Borax continually
monitors and improves product quality at every stage, from our exacting
refinement process to product finishing, packaging, and shipping. Every product
is meticulously sampled, tested, and documented. The result is refined and
specialty borates that are consistent, high-performing, cost-effective, and
reliably free of impurities. Quality is top of mind—from our mine to you.
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GLOBAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL REACH
The experts at U.S. Borax are dedicated to customer service. Whether you need
scientific assistance with a formulation, technical support for your
application, or just-in-time delivery anywhere in the world, our experts are
here to partner with you every step of the way.
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U.S. BORAX INSIGHTS
BORON: KEY TO HEALTHY CROPS ON A CHANGING PLANET
For a century, we've known that boron is an essential nutrient for plants. But
what we’ve recently learned is that boron can play a key role in aidi... Read
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U.S. BORAX BECOMES FIRST OPEN PIT MINE TO TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE DIESEL
Rio Tinto has successfully completed the full transition of its heavy machinery
from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its Boron, California operation,
mak... Learn More
BORON IN SOLAR ENERGY: POWERING EFFICIENCY
Solar power offers exciting potential as a clean and endless energy source. Yet
scaling it will require more efficient and durable products for harnessing
the... Read More
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Subsequently, Henkel acquired Dial in 2003. Visit the 20 Mule Team Laundry
website to find out more.
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U.S. BORAX OPERATIONS
Committed to cutting-edge research, safety, sustainability, and innovation, U.S.
Borax operations support our customers and the communities where we operate.
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CAREERS
Looking for a career that matters with a company that cares? Learn about working
for U.S. Borax, see which positions are available, and discover how to apply
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VISITING THE U.S. BORAX MINE
Each year, hundreds of visitors travel deep into the Mojave Desert to explore
the U.S. Borax Visitor Center—and one of the richest boron deposits on Earth.
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HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR REFINED BORATE PRODUCTS, OUR BORON RESEARCH, OR YOUR
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HOW BORON IMPROVES YOUR LIFE
Boron’s versatile properties enhance numerous products and applications that are
essential to contemporary living. From agriculture to transportation to
technology, discover how boron makes the world a better place—and how U.S. Borax
is finding better ways to deliver this essential element.
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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of
borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are
1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations
globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our
world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
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