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Canada’s trusted borates partner for decades

:: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 :: Posted By Jento Panjikaran

The right partner makes it easier to source critical materials, even across borders.

For decades, U.S. Borax has simplified access to refined borates for industrial and agricultural applications in Canada.

Our proven logistics expertise, quality products, and integrated product stewardship and compliance support can help you get the borates you need and put them to use efficiently.

70+ years supporting Canadian manufacturing

U.S. Borax began serving Canadian customers in the 1950s when we registered our first manufacturing product with Canadian authorities. Building on that early success, we expanded into refined borate fertilizers in the 1970s.

Today, we continue to serve Canada through close, long-standing relationships with local distributors.

Over the decades, we have developed deep expertise in product registration and compliance, country-specific logistics, and the unique manufacturing requirements of our Canadian customers.

Read more about U.S. Borax operations

Expedited delivery with North American-based boron supply

Timely, reliable lead times are critical to keeping production schedules on track.

Compared to suppliers based overseas, U.S. Borax offers Canadian manufacturers clear advantages through an extensive North American footprint and proven experience shipping into Canada.

Our mining operations are close to major rail and shipping routes, supporting efficient delivery throughout North America. This proximity, combined with strategically placed warehouses, helps us:

  • Maintain predictable, fast deliveries
  • Respond quickly to changes
  • Optimize distribution routes

Every U.S. Borax order is supported by transparent, traceable supply. Detailed production lot and batch code systems provide end-to-end visibility, helping simplify supplier assessments and audits. This traceability reduces administrative burden and enables confident production planning.

Frictionless product registration, compliance, and purchasing

Beyond logistics, we help guide customers’ product registration and documentation requirements—accelerating the timeline from order placement to putting refined borates to use.

Product stewardship is integrated into your purchasing experience, with guidance and resources that include:

  • Product registration, regulatory, and compliance support
  • Detailed safety data sheets
  • Guidance on proper handling and product use
  • ESG resources, including life cycle assessment data

Plus, our full product portfolio is available in Canada.

In addition to trademarked products, select U.S. Borax products are registered with the Pest Management Regulatory Agency and compliant with the Pest Control Products Act. If you’re a customer using these products, we can also provide a Letter of Confirmation of Source and Supply to bolster compliance response.

For agricultural customers, we offer OMRI Listed® products, suitable for organic farming.

See more on U.S. Borax product stewardship

Predictable product quality, performance

Even when logistics and compliance run smoothly, product quality ultimately determines whether your production stays on track. Small variations in materials can affect efficiency and performance.

With U.S. Borax, you can rest assured that all our products are fully refined to reduce variability and ensure predictable performance.

Source confidently with U.S. Borax

If your team is evaluating boron products, contact our sales or technical teams to see how we can support your process with reliability and compliance certainty.
 

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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 500 customers with more than 1,200 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.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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