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Rio Tinto Borax – the world leader in borate supply
and science – is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto
plc., a world leader in finding, mining and processing the
earth’s mineral resources.
Borates are part of the natural world. Plants need them
to grow and they are part of a healthy diet for people.
Borates are also key ingredients in a wide variety of household
and commercial products, chief among them:
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Insulation fiberglass, textile
fiberglass and heat-resistant glass (42% of world demand) |
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Ceramic and enamel frits and
glazes, ceramic tile bodies (14% of world demand) |
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Agricultural micronutrients
(7% of world demand) |
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Detergents, soaps and personal
care products (10% of world demand) |
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Other uses including wood
preservatives, flame retardants and pest control products
(27% of world demand) |
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| Borax’s workforce includes
more than 1,450 people. We produce more than one million
tons of refined borates each year, serve customers in nearly
100 countries and generate sales in the half billion dollar
per annum range. Borax’s competitive advantage lies
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Superior product quality,
supported by ISO 9002 certification of all quality management
systems |
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Supply reliability, demonstrated
by its 95% on-time shipping rate and bolstered by Strategic
Inventory Placement and long-term contracts with shippers |
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Unparalleled technical
support, delivered by experts located in Argentina, Belgium,
Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Spain,
the United Kingdom and the United States |
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Track record of social responsibility,
details of which are presented in this report |
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| Borax Decahydrate |
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| Neobor® Borax Pentahydrate |
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| Optibor® Boric Acids |
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| Dehybor® |
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| Boric Oxide |
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| For more information on these products, click
here. |
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