Assertion: boric acid | /r/HasProperty | toxic
Facets:
value: to humans
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: highly
type: DEGREE
value: for pets
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to cockroaches
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: moderately acutely
type: DEGREE
value: by children
type: OTHER
value: to birds
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: practically
type: MANNER
value: relatively
type: DEGREE
value: to genes
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to cancer causing
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to insects
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to people
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: at far lower doses than borax
type: OTHER
value: to wildlife
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: with antibacterial properties
type: OTHER
value: deadly
type: DEGREE
value: slightly
type: DEGREE
value: to aquatic invertebrates
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: mildly
type: DEGREE
value: for termites
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: for other injurious micro organisms
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: for ants
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to toxic
type: OTHER
value: to bees
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: much less
type: DEGREE
value: to fish
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: Boric acid is practically non-toxic to birds.
text: The U.S. EPA concluded that boric acid is relatively nontoxic to bees.
text: Boric acid is highly toxic material for termites, cockroaches, ants and other injurious micro organisms.
text: Boric acid in powder or liquid form is a toxic substance for humans and pets when ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and it always should be handled with care.
text: [Boric acid] is considered practically nontoxic to birds, fish, and aquatic invertebrates,” says Daguillard.
text: — boric acid is considered to be a much less toxic insecticide.
text: All borax, boric acid and boron are considered low-toxicity salts.
text: According to the Safety Source for Pest Management, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, considers boric acid to be a moderately acutely toxic substance due in part to oral toxicity.
text: It must also be remembered that boric acid and boric alcohol used in otitis are considered highly toxic substances, which means that it is not so safe to apply them.
text: It is slightly toxic to practically non-toxic to freshwater fish.
text: Boric acid is toxic.
text: Boric acid is not poisonous in the usual sense, just like salt isn’t poisonous in the usual sense, but it can be toxic if used incorrectly and in high doses for a long period of time.
text: Boric acid is non-toxic to wildlife, especially birds and frogs, but mildly toxic to fish, and non-toxic in normal doses for humans.
text: But it can be toxic if it’s swallowed.
text: It is important to remember that boric acid is toxic.
text: Boric acid is only mildly toxic to humans but can cause serious eye irritation or damage depending on its concentration.
text: Boric acid is toxic.
text: Although boric acid is deadly toxic to cockroaches, it has a low toxicity to people or pets.
text: Boric acid is toxic if taken orally (if swallowed).
text: Boric acid is toxic if swallowed.
text: Boric acid is toxic.
text: Sir/ma'am, if boric acid is toxic,supposed to be carcinogenic and even used as insecticide, why is it used as a food preservative?
text: But when used by mouth (internally), on open wounds, or by children, boric acid is toxic.
text: Dermal toxicity is another reason the EPA considers boric acid to be moderately acutely toxic.
text: While it is relatively non-toxic to people and their pets, it is absolutely fatal to cockroaches, ants, termites, silverfish and other common household insects.
text: While it is a relatively safe compound for humans and other animals, boric acid is highly toxic to insects.
text: While boric acid doesn't cause cancer, birth defects, allergies or other ailments that pesticides can cause, it should not be taken internally as it is toxic if eaten.
text: Uses: Boric acid is non-toxic with antibacterial properties, and it is mainly used as an antiseptic agent, acne treatment, preservative, insecticide, pH buffer, swimming pool chemical, flame retardant, and a precursor to many useful chemicals.
text: Boric acid is toxic at far lower doses than borax, so any study that isn’t clear about which of the two is used for the data should not be considered credible.
text: Currently, there is no scientific evidence suggesting boric acid is toxic to genes or cancer causing.
text: This product should not be placed on any surfaces used for food preparation, as boric acid is still somewhat toxic to humans.
text: But when used by mouth (internally), on open wounds, or by children, boric acid is toxic.