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U.S. Borax operates California’s largest open pit mine in Boron, California. The mine contains one of the richest borate deposits on the planet and supplies almost 30% of the world’s demand for refined borates.
Depending on the boron source (B), the solubility and dissolution time (release of B) may change, impacting the recommended dose and management of B in the crop.
In order to aid in understanding the response of soy and corn to some sources available on the market, Schaich (2021) conducted two fieldwork experiments comparing sources and dosages of boron.
To aid in understanding the response of soybeans to applications of different doses of boron, Zabini (2021) conducted field experiments comparing doses of boron in two different types of soils in different locations in Paraguay.
U.S. Borax designed two products to coat NPK fertilizers: Anhybor Fine for those targeting only boron and Zincubor for those focused on zinc and boron.
Firebrake zinc borates are multi-functional flame retardants. Firebrake ZB and Firebrake 500 can be fed to extruders, calenders, or injection moulding equipment in the same way as other solid polymer additives.
Firebrake ZB Fine is recommended for applications where maximum fire test performance is needed and physical properties are critical.
Firebrake ZB, a boron-based multi-functional pigment, has been used by the coating industry for years.
Firebrake ZB, a boron-based multi-functional fire retardant, has been used as flame retardant, smoke suppressant, and afterglow suppressant in both halogen-containing and halogen-free elastomers.
Firebrake ZB, a boron-based multi-functional fire retardant, has been used as flame retardant, smoke suppressant, and afterglow suppressant in both halogen-containing and halogen-free epoxy.
Firebrake is our line of zinc borate products—multifunctional fire retardants for polyamides in applications such as electrical connectors, bobbins, circuit breaker, housings, transformer components, and encapsulations.
Firebrake ZB, a boron-based multi-functional fire retardant, has been used as a flame retardant, smoke suppressant, and afterglow suppressant in both halogen-containing and halogen-free polyolefin.