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Borates — borax decahydrate (CAS 1303-96-4), borax pentahydrate, anhydrous borax and boric acid. Serving glass and fibreglass, ceramics and frits, detergents, agriculture and metallurgy across the UAE and GCC.
Product Overview
Borates are the salts and esters of boric acid, mined mainly as the minerals tincal, colemanite and ulexite and refined into a family of commercial products. The most widely traded grades are borax decahydrate, borax pentahydrate, anhydrous borax, boric acid and the refined mineral concentrates.
Glass and ceramics account for the largest share of demand. Boron oxide lowers melt viscosity and thermal expansion, which is why borates are essential in borosilicate glass, textile and insulation fibreglass, enamels, glazes and frits.
Agriculture, detergents and metallurgy use borates as a boron micronutrient, a bleach stabiliser and buffer, and as a flux for brazing, soldering and metal refining. Chelora Chemicals UAE supplies technical, agricultural and refined grades to industrial users across the UAE and wider GCC.
Technical Specifications
Key physical and chemical properties of the borate range supplied by Chelora Chemicals UAE. Grade-specific data sheets available on request.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1303-96-4 (borax decahydrate) |
| Molecular Formula | Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O |
| Molecular Weight | 381.37 g/mol |
| Physical State | White crystalline solid / powder |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Bulk Density | approx. 0.85–1.0 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in Water | approx. 4.7 g/100 mL at 20 °C |
| pH (1% solution) | 9.2–9.3 |
| Melting Behaviour | Loses water of crystallisation from 75 °C |
| Boron Content | approx. 11.3% (decahydrate) |
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Assay (Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O) | ≥ 99.5% |
| B₂O₃ Content | ≥ 36.5% |
| Sulphate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.03% |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Water Insolubles | ≤ 0.02% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Moisture (free) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Particle Size | Granular / powder, grade dependent |
| Appearance | Free-flowing white crystals |
* All values are typical ranges for standard commercial borate grades. Precise values depend on the production source and grade. Contact Chelora Chemicals UAE for grade-specific technical data sheets and SDS.
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Request Technical DatasheetApplications
Borates deliver flux, buffering and micronutrient performance across glass, ceramics, agriculture and metals industries in the UAE and GCC.
Lowers melt viscosity and thermal expansion in borosilicate and fibre glass.
Fluxing agent in glazes, enamels and porcelain frits.
Boron micronutrient for soil and foliar fertiliser blends.
Buffer, bleach stabiliser and water softener in formulations.
Brazing, soldering and refining flux for non-ferrous metals.
Timber preservation and cellulose insulation fire retardancy.
Industries Served
Chelora Chemicals UAE supplies Borates to glass, ceramics, agriculture and metals sectors, backed by technical support and fast in-country delivery.
Borosilicate, container and flat glass plants.
Textile and insulation fibre lines.
Glaze, enamel and sanitaryware makers.
Boron micronutrient formulators.
Powder and liquid cleaning producers.
Brazing, soldering and refining fluxes.
Wood preservative and fire-retardant users.
Regional traders supplying borates across the GCC, Middle East and Africa.
UAE & GCC Coverage
Our UAE-based storage and Jebel Ali logistics position ensure fast Borates delivery to all emirates and GCC export markets.
Same-day and next-day Borates delivery within Dubai, including Jebel Ali FZ, Al Quoz and DIP industrial users.
Serving ICAD, Musaffah and KIZAD manufacturers with Borates for glass, ceramics, agriculture and metals.
Borates supply to Sharjah Industrial Area, SAIF Zone and Hamriyah FZ manufacturers.
Delivery to Ajman Industrial Area and Ajman Free Zone supporting manufacturers and chemical distributors.
Supply to RAK Industrial Zone and RAKIA manufacturers requiring Borates.
Fujairah Free Zone and port area customers served with Borates for local use and bulk export.
UAQ Free Trade Zone industrial customers supplied with competitive Borates pricing and reliable same-week delivery.
Regular Borates exports to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and wider MENA. Full freight, customs documentation and COO support available.
Packaging Options
Chelora Chemicals UAE supplies borates in 25 kg laminated bags for standard plant use, and in 1 MT jumbo bags or bulk loads for high-volume glass, fibreglass and fertiliser customers. Every shipment comes with a batch Certificate of Analysis and GHS-compliant SDS.
All packaging is moisture-barrier lined, since borates can cake if exposed to humidity. Material should be stored in a dry, covered warehouse away from direct sun.
Lined paper or PP bags.
1 MT FIBC for bulk users.
Palletised export loads.
From UAE warehouse to your plant.
How To Order
Six simple steps to receive Borates at your facility anywhere in the UAE or GCC.
Tell us which borate you need — decahydrate, pentahydrate, anhydrous borax or boric acid — plus grade, particle size and volume. Our team can advise if needed.
Submit your inquiry via our online contact form, email or telephone. We provide competitive pricing with a formal written quote within 24 hours. Volume discounts apply for larger quantities.
Receive the batch Certificate of Analysis confirming assay, B₂O₃ content and impurity limits, together with the GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet, before order confirmation.
Confirm your order in writing. Standard credit terms are available for approved customers. New customers can arrange advance payment or letter of credit for large shipments.
Select from our UAE door-to-door delivery service, Jebel Ali Free Zone warehouse collection, or let us arrange freight for GCC and wider export destinations.
Borates are delivered with full documentation. Inspect the batch on receipt against the CoA. Our technical support team remains available for any process or reorder queries.
Quality & Safety
Chelora Chemicals UAE sources Borates from globally recognised manufacturers operating under ISO 9001 quality management systems. Every batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming assay, B₂O₃ content, sulphate, chloride, iron and insolubles against the published grade specification.
Safety Note: Borax and boric acid are classified in the EU as toxic for reproduction (Category 1B, H360FD). Avoid dust inhalation and skin contact, use suitable PPE and keep away from food and feed. Consult the full SDS before handling.
Why Chelora
Borates are held in UAE storage, enabling same-day or next-day delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and all other emirates.
Decahydrate, pentahydrate, anhydrous borax, boric acid and refined mineral grades from one supplier.
Every shipment is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, a GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet. Export orders include Certificates of Origin and all required customs documentation.
Our strong supplier relationships and Jebel Ali logistics advantage allow us to price Borates competitively across the GCC, from single pallets to full container loads.
Our specialists advise on grade and particle size for glass melts, frits, fertiliser blends and fluxes.
Our bilingual (English/Arabic) sales and technical team provides rapid responses to inquiries, proactive recommendations, order status updates and after-delivery support.
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FAQ
Borates are used in borosilicate glass and fibreglass, ceramic glazes and frits, boron micronutrient fertilisers, detergents and cleaning products, metallurgical fluxes, wood preservation and flame retardants.
Borax decahydrate is CAS 1303-96-4. Borax pentahydrate is CAS 12179-04-3, anhydrous borax is CAS 1330-43-4 and boric acid is CAS 10043-35-3.
Pentahydrate carries less water of crystallisation, so it delivers a higher B₂O₃ content per tonne (around 48% against 36.5%). That makes it more economical to ship and faster to melt, while decahydrate dissolves more readily at ambient temperature.
Boron oxide lowers melt viscosity and thermal expansion and improves chemical durability, which gives borosilicate glass its thermal shock resistance and lets fibreglass be drawn into fine filaments.
Chelora Chemicals UAE is a dedicated Borates supplier serving all seven UAE emirates. We stock borax decahydrate, pentahydrate, anhydrous borax and boric acid in 25 kg bags and jumbo bags, serving glass, ceramics, agriculture and metals industries across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.
Yes. Chelora Chemicals UAE delivers Borates to all seven UAE emirates — Dubai (including Jebel Ali FZ, Al Quoz and DIP), Abu Dhabi (Musaffah, ICAD, KIZAD), Sharjah (SAIF Zone, Hamriyah FZ), Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain — as well as to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and other GCC countries.
Borax and boric acid are classified in the EU as toxic for reproduction (Category 1B, H360FD) and appear on the REACH Candidate List. They are not flammable or oxidising and are not regulated for transport, but dust should be controlled and suitable PPE worn. Always consult the batch-specific SDS.
Chelora Chemicals UAE supplies Borates in 25 kg lined bags (standard plant use), 1 MT jumbo bags (high-volume users), palletised container loads (export parcels) and truck delivery from our UAE warehouse.
Yes. Chelora Chemicals UAE regularly exports Borates to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and wider markets across Asia, Africa and Europe, leveraging our proximity to Jebel Ali Port. We handle export logistics including freight forwarding, customs documentation, certificate of origin (COO) and safety data sheets in Arabic and English.
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Chelora Chemicals UAE holds Borates in stock in technical, agricultural and refined grades. Request a quote and receive a response within 24 hours. UAE delivery, GCC export and full documentation available.