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What Are Borates?

Borates are minerals containing boron, fifth element on

Periodic Table

Trace amounts exist in rock, soil, water, plants and people

Boron-containing ores are among the rarest minerals in the world

Essential micronutrients for plants; part of a healthy human diet

Used in a variety of household and commercial products

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