Products › Neobor Concentrated power reduces costs Because U.S. Borax’s Neobor® is a concentrated sodium borate, it offers lower transportation, handling, and storage costs. Stable under ordinary conditions, free-flowing, and easily handled by air or mechanical conveying, Neobor puts the benefits of boron within easy reach for multiple industries. Neobor Na2B4O7 · 5H2O Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate Borax 5 Mol Technical Resources › Safety data sheets › Specification sheets Product data sheet Made In USA HAVE QUESTIONS? Benefits & Applications Technical Details & Downloads Take the Next Step How can Neobor help you? Neobor is not only a source of boric oxide (B2O3) in your industrial formulation but also a source of sodium. Neobor sodium borate benefits industrial processes Acts as both flux and network former in glass manufacturing—controlling glass melt and strengthening the final product Controls the coefficient of expansion which facilitates the thermal fit between glaze and ceramic body Reduces melting temperatures, inhibits devitrification, and provides a smooth, even finish for ceramics Stabilizes enzymes in liquid detergents Is used in the manufacture of automotive antifreeze, water treatment chemicals, and metal-working fluids Is a cross-linking agent in the manufacture of casein- and dextrin-based adhesives Neobor improves product performance Provides a low coefficient of thermal expansion which makes glass resistant to heat, thermal shock, and chemicals Assists the “fiberizing” of fiberglass and promotes durability Increases strength, scratch resistance, and chemical resistance of ceramic wares Prevents crazing and bubbling (pinholing) of ceramic glazes Improves tack and green strength of adhesives Acts as a water softener and pH buffering agent in cleansers Assists in soil removal, emulsification of oils Gentle abrasive Inhibits corrosion Protects ferrous metals against oxidation Neobor works in combination with other products Neobor can be combined with Optibor® to control the sodium-to-boron ratio in certain glass manufacturing. In combination with U.S. Borax boric acid, Neobor is particularly effective in reducing the flammability of cellulosic materials. By changing the oxidation reactions in the combustion of cellulosic materials, these borate products cause the formation of carbon residue, which is a barrier to combustion and diverts the decomposition products that would otherwise smolder. When combined with polyhydroxyl compounds, Neobor can be used for viscosity control in detergents and is often added to formulations to clean hard surfaces such as metals, glass, and toilet bowls. Applications Adhesives, Caulks, and Sealants Learn More Ceramics, Enamels, and Glazes Borates improve fit, luster, durability, and chemical resistance. Learn More Cleaners and Detergents Borates’ cleaning uses go beyond clothing into the industrial workplace. Learn More Fire Retardancy Learn More Glass and Textile Fiberglass Durable borosilicate glass resists heat, chemicals, scratches, and shock. Learn More Industrial Fluids and Lubricants Learn More Insulation Learn More Metals and Gold Borates help protect ferrous metals from oxidation and harden steel. Learn More Oil and Gas Production Learn More Polymers and Coatings Learn More We’re here to help with your boron needs. Contact sales Our regional sales teams are ready to help with your purchase Learn More Get technical support Your resource for borate-related technical and laboratory services across every industry Learn More Request a sample Get small quantities of our products to ensure you have what you need for your formulation or process Learn More CONTACT US NEOBOR IN ACTION Borates for Autocausticizing in Paper Production Paper manufacturers facing increased costs and tighter environmental regulations are leveraging a patented technology, partial borate autocausticizing, to imp... Learn More The Many, Many Uses of Borax for Laundry Over the last 125 years, borates have played a big part in helping people get their laundry cleaner. Learn More Insulating Against Volatility: Boron in Insulation In a year when uncertainty is the rule, U.S. Borax has provided a reliable source of borates to insulation manufacturers, helping to ensure more predictable c... Learn More RESOURCES › Neobor safety data sheets › Neobor downloads › Product stewardship PRODUCT DATA SHEETS › English › Chinese / 中文 TAKE THE NEXT STEP REQUEST A SAMPLE READY TO BUY? CONTACT US 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 1,700 delivery locations globally. We supply 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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