Extensive resources also occur in Turkey. World resources are adequate to supply demand at current rates for the foreseeable future. Substitution for boron materials is possible in applications such as soaps, detergents, enamel, and insulation. In soaps, sodium and potassium salts of fatty acids are the usual cleaning and emulsion agents. Borates in detergents can be replaced by the use of chlorine bleach and other enzymes.
Some enamels use other glass producing substances, such as phosphates.
Insulation substitutes include foams and mineral wools. E Net exporter. NA Not available.