Boracic Acid

Boracic Acid, or Boric Acid, the acid derived from boric oxide by combination with the elements of water. It may be prepared from borax by the action of a strong acid. It occurs in the lagoons formed by the condensation of the vaporous springs or "soffioni" in the Maremma of Tuscany. From this source is obtained to a very large extent by evaporating the liquid until the boracic acid crystallises out, Either in the form of lotion or ointment, it constitutes a useful anti-septic application.